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'We love it': Buffalo Central Terminal Fall Fest makes its debut

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It was a day of family-friendly fall fun at the debut of the Buffalo Central Terminal Fall Fest, with perfect weather to match.

Activities included live music, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, carriage rides and more!

7 News handed the mic over to vendors and those who stopped by the festival on Saturday.

The Marchese family stopped by and painted pumpkins
The Marchese family stopped by and painted pumpkins

"I'm happy to be together with the kids coming together as a community with Buffalo," said Breanna Marchese.

"Hoping we can get as much of this weather as we can before the winter comes," said Emmanuel Marchese.

Erika and Bonnie in between carriage rides
Erika and Bonnie in between carriage rides

"This is Bonnie. She's a 10-year-old Clydesdale," said Erika Abbondanzieri of Banner Farms. "We're doing rides today and we're pretty excited for it. She likes it here."

Clarissa Clayton was a vendor at the event
Clarissa Clayton was a vendor at the event

"We all get together and sing, dance, taste test, support Black businesses," said Clarissa Clayton, a vendor.

Helen and Ashley went to school here and are visiting
Helen and Ashley went to school here and are visiting

"No place compares to Buffalo so that's a fun element," said Helen Mills of Georgia.

"There's a more small-town feel about Buffalo that makes it special," said Ashley Maggiacomo of Massachusetts. "I like doing things in Buffalo because I feel part of the community, even though I no longer live here."

Chef Todd says the slow cook is the secret to his great brisket
Chef Todd says the slow cook is the secret to his great brisket

"It's a beautiful building. [Buffalo Central Terminal] was a thriving hub at one time. No reason why it couldn't be that way again," said Todd Coner, a vendor.

Those who stopped by said they're looking forward to more events at the Buffalo Central Terminal, the next is a Trunk or Treat on October 29.