Herndon Labor Day Festival is a Hit
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Herndon Labor Day Festival is a Hit

Patrons enjoy wine and craft beer tastings, entertainment and food and craft vendors.

The annual Herndon Labor Day Festival, held on Lynn Street in the historic downtown district, drew huge crowds despite the heat.

The annual Herndon Labor Day Festival, held on Lynn Street in the historic downtown district, drew huge crowds despite the heat. Photo by Mercia Hobson.

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The band "Guys in Thin Ties" with Bill Blythe on bass and vocals; Jim Ford on keys and vocals; John Coghill on vocals and toys; Jeff Carrell on guitar and Dave Kramer on drums, performs alternative 80s music on the Main Stage during the Herndon Labor Day Festival held Monday, Sept. 3. "This is a great little town," said Jeff Carrell in a pre-performance interview.

The one-day Herndon Festival, held Monday, Sept. 3, featured samplings of Virginia wines and craft beers, entertainment, craft and food vendors and lawn games. Kathy Blystone and Robin Law, members of Woman's Club and co-chairs of the Labor Day Festival Committee, said that proceeds will be used to fund the mission of the organization through its programs and community service projects such as Wreaths Across America, Scholarships for Local Students, Activities with Seniors, and children and community needs.

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Twins Alyssa and Jacqueline Heavner of Herndon have their tasting glasses ready to sample wines from 10 different Virginia cellars, vineyards, and wineries at the Herndon Labor Day Festival held Monday, Sept. 3 in the historic downtown district. Northwest Federal Credit Union was the Presenting Sponsor.