A business owner is reflecting on the impact of a festival's departure. Renee, owner of the Mercantile Cafe, has seen the festival become a part of her life and community. She is now considering what the future holds without it. The festival's absence is a disappointment to her, as she has attended it every year except for the past few years.

Renee acknowledges that the festival had a complex effect on local businesses. When the festival was at its peak, many attendees stayed on the grounds and did not visit town businesses. Further details about the festival's impact and the community's reaction are available. The decision not to return has left the community with questions about what's next.