According to a November 1, 2025, news post from the Torrey town website, Renée Reel was selected to serve on the Torrey Town Council with responsibilities overseeing parks, the pavilion, the post office, and events.
During the 2026 Torrey Apple Days celebration, Reel was listed as the contact person for several major community activities. For the Apple Derby, an event described in an undated summary as a unique children's event where participants build apple boats to race down the Main Street canal, Reel was provided as the contact for inquiries. This event was scheduled to take place on July 4, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, launching from the Torrey Trading Post and finishing at The Big Apple.
Reel was also the designated contact for the local vendor market and food trucks. According to an undated document, this market was scheduled for July 4, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Torrey Town Park. The market was intended to offer a selection of local culture and flavor, including home baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, and various food truck options for the community and tourists.
Further details regarding the 2026 Apple Days schedule show that Reel served as the contact for the Apple Days Dance. This event, which was scheduled for July 4, 2026, from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Torrey Town Park, was set to feature live music by Grey on Blues and was sponsored by The Old House on Center and Main. The dance was described in an undated summary as a popular event that is free to attend, offering refreshments and glow sticks for purchase.
In addition to the dance and the market, Reel was the point of contact for the scheduled flyover of four U.S. Air Force F-35s. According to an undated document, this flyover was scheduled for approximately 9:25 am on July 4, 2026, as part of the America250 Torrey Apple Days celebration.
Residents might encounter Reel's work through the various community-driven activities organized by the town council. The council's role in these festivities includes serving the community dinner at the Town Park Pavilion, which was scheduled for 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on July 3, 2026. Such events are part of the annual Independence Day weekend celebrations that highlight the heritage and community spirit of the rural Utah town.
What this means for Torrey
For the residents of Torrey, the inclusion of Renée Reel on the Town Council as of November 2025 meant that the management of local parks, the town pavilion, and various community events fell under her oversight. This role was central to the planning and execution of large-scale local traditions like the annual Apple Days celebration.
