Herndon brought the town together by heating up and cooling down.
Polar Heat on Lynn Street, held in the heart of Downtown Herndon, blended hot and cold themes into a first-of-its-kind festival.
Gabriel Homes residents who live in Herndon were so close to the festival that they walked to it.
Polar Heat on Lynn Street featured two distinct areas. Guests moved freely between the high-energy heat side and the more relaxed cool side. The residents spent most of the time in the heat section, where friends from MindShift Gym showcased an outdoor obstacle course.
“The balancing beams were easy since I’ve been working on them in our classes. I’m much faster climbing over the blocks, too!”
Hot and Cold Food at Polar Heat on Lynn Street
Food vendors lined up the street with a mix of hot and cold options. The weather was in the mid-80s during the festival, but the hot section stayed busy with a jalapeño-eating contest. Since the weather was warm, residents opted for the ice pops.
Same Town, But Meeting New Faces
Activities throughout the festival gave families plenty to do between music and food. A s’mores station was a delicious treat in the hot section, a snowball fight cooled guests off in the cold half, and local nonprofits and civic groups had interactive stations at their booths. Caryn and her housemates John met the vendors at each booth and collected everyone’s swag.
“Everyone was super nice at Polar Heat. I wish there was another one soon so we could meet more people. Downtown Herndon is such a fun time!”