Thank you so much for inviting us to participate in the Veg Fair, and thanks for the many months of diligent work you contributed to put it together. It looked like you had a great turnout. John's audience was very responsive and enthusiastic. It's always inspiring to be with a group of vital, caring folks, and we appreciate the opportunity!

—John & Deo Robbins, keynote address, BAVF 2002

I just wanted to congratulate you and your whole team on such a beautiful job this weekend. You have touched many people and really changed their lives.

—Neal Barnard, M.D., president, Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine

It was an astounding success—jammed packed, lively, educational and inspiring. I know this doesn't happen without A LOT of work and stress–so hats off to you and all the Veg Fair coordinators. Thank MOOOO!

—Lorri Bauston, president, Farm Sanctuary

What a Golden Day it was! What a fantastic event! Words can't do it justice. It exceeded my wildest expectations.

—Jennifer Raymond, cooking instructor, BAVF 2002

You guys did a great job. I never had any doubt that the market was there for this event but it takes skill and dedication to pull in that market the way you guys did. I'm looking forward to next year.

—“Farmer” Dave Blume, lecturer, BAVF 2002

Congratulations on your successful event! Philip Becker of the Vegetarian Resource Group told me it was his best day of tabling ever! My congratulations and thanks.

—Jack Norris, president and co-founder, Vegan Outreach

Wow, what a team! Veg Fair was a success beyond all veg dreams. The group that organized Veg Fair has their veg act together! People were inspired, had fun, got excited about new foods, and rubbed shoulders with a full spectrum of veg-friendly folks. Attendees and exhibitors came from all corners of the west, L.A. to Oregon. Kudos and congratulations go to VegNews and all the volunteers and sponsors of the best Veg Event in Northern CA that I've attended! Please just do it again!

—Davy Davidson, president, VegTime Handi-Pies, San Francisco, CA

Fabulous Veg Fair! Thank you for the opportunity to have Millennium Restaurant there. Your committee deserve big hugs.

—Ann Wheat, owner, Millennium Restaurant, San Francisco

I had a great time at the BAVF. Thank you for the opportunity. It was fun and worthwhile, my favorite combination.

—Meredith McCarty, lecturer, BAVF 2002

Congratulations on a stupendous event! The crowds! The speakers! The exhibitors! Everything surpassed my best hopes for a show! I know the amount of energy and work you put into that, and I applaud you for all your efforts, large and small! Bravissimo! If you do it again next year, tell me how I can help.

—Patti Breitman, Fairfax, CA

I wanted to thank you for all of the work you all did for the Veg Fair. It was incredible. We were able to connect with people who ate animals, people who were already vegan but wanted to get involved, and some very enthusiastic students. We hope you are all very pleased with how it turned out. It seems it was in a perfect location to draw in a large number of people.

—Lauren Ornelas, director, Viva!USA

Congratulations everyone! By all accounts, it sounds like Veg Fair was a HUGE success! Way to go. You are an inspiration to the rest of us!

—Dennis Bayomi, founder, VegDining.com

As an attendee, your Veg Fair was fantastic. The quality of people at this event amazed us. The volunteers worked hard, as I'm sure the committee did to plan this. I will wear my veg fair shirt around and let everyone know what a success it was. Everyone involved deserves a big hand. You guys pulled it off. I'll drive 5-1/2 hours for Veg Fair 2003!

—Bob Scales, owner, LAS Screenprints

Just wanted to say a quick but heartfelt thanks to the organizers of Veg Fair and all the volunteers, exhibitors, and speakers who made it possible. It was a great day, and so nice to see so many people at this event. I talked to folks who traveled from Canada and Idaho just for this event.

—Tammy Lee, co-founder, San Francisco Bay Area Vegetarians

We commend you for the outstanding Veg Fair event last Saturday! All the hard work that you and your staff have put into Veg Fair are truly appreciated. What a great job of organizing! Throughout the day we heard nothing but positive comments about everything from the cooking classes, the speakers, the vendors, and especially your friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed every bit of it.

—Zel and Reuben Allen, Vegetarians in Paradise, Granada Hills, CA

Oh my goodness! You guys did such an amazing job! Thank you for having us taking part in your event! Congratulations on all the hard work coming to such a terrific conclusion!

—Claudia Delman, Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine

Now that was one fabulous vegetarian day you created! Wow, Wow, Wow. I know that I didn't sit down the whole day, and was talking vegetarian nonstop. It was wonderful, absolutely wonderful. THANK YOU for all the hard work you all put into this. There were so many people that I thought the world was actually turning vegetarian. It was a fantastic experience, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

—Nancy Loewen, board member, San Francisco Vegetarian Society

The Veg Fair was much larger and better organized than a similar fair I volunteered at a couple of years ago. Hope it becomes an annual event. Looking forward to participating next time.

—Larry Diamond, volunteer, BAVF 2002

Congratulations on the fabulous Veg Fair—unforgettable evidence of your love, imagination, and commitment. Hope you're getting some rest!

—Cathleen Young, attendee, BAVF 2002

Congratulations to the Veg Fair organizers and volunteers for staging an overwhelmingly successful event. It almost seemed as if the vegetarian center of gravity of Northern California is somewhere in Santa Clara.

—Shankar N., attendee, BAVF 2002