Cars are relegated to outlying lots where donations collected by Rotarians fund charities. Art Association earnings have built a new gallery in the village and each year funds four scholarships to local students enrolled in an art curriculum. Those students exhibit in the festival and get visibility. I'd definitely say the festival gives back to the community, says town manager Rich Kerbel. Some merchants may not get more business during the festival, but they get visibility.
People come back.
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