art museums which draw residents and visitors alike. “Potters come from all over to set up at an event called Pottery Palooza, hosted by the Richmond Art Museum, and hundreds of people come to buy handcrafted pottery and several of the vendors sell out every year. It’s really cool to see.” Warm Glow Candle Company in Centerville is another county attraction. She shares,“It has a huge candle on the exterior, so it’s a big draw right off of interstate 70. But those candles are locally made and produced in Centerville and then sold in the outlet as well as at retailers across the nation.” Wayne County also shines with its signature events and festivals. Every January, the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival turns downtown Richmond into a winter wonderland. World-renowned ice carvers create stunning sculptures throughout the area, culminating in the thrilling Ice Fights competition, where the crowd votes for their favorite carver. “That’s a big attraction to the area, and a lot of local businesses 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 WAYNE COUNTY, IN
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