James Bourne of 1690 Farm, Town of Herndon, Farmers Market Vendor: "I love the Herndon Farmers Market. I love all the people because I've met incredible people here and developed great friendships. I feel part of the community."
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Tom Spence, 15, of Reston: "I really like the food here. You have so many great restaurants featuring different types of food."
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Maryellen Leister of Reston: "I've been working the Herndon Farmers Market for over ten years. I'm very impressed with the whole community spirit. They do story hours for the Children's Festival."
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Chris Temple of Reston: "Herndon is an incorporated town. They have their own zoning laws, and it's planned well."
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Simon Fall of Falls Church: "I travel a lot on my job and Herndon was always a signpost on the way to Dulles. My wife said, ‘Go into Herndon.’ One of my first times, I was at the first Farmers Market of the season. I was impressed with the cleanliness and community spirit. John, the Farmers Market Manager, defines the community spirit. He even sets up the tents, and as a reporter, you are helping the residents."
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Amanda Jasper of Herndon: "I love it. It's a real community. Everything here we can walk to."
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Wendy Newman of Rye, England: "The store owners and the shopkeepers are very generous.They even give you free samples."