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Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as "DC's Wine Country", we are only 50 minutes from the District of Columbia.
Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).
Oct. 6-8, 10 am - 5 pm
Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 79-year-old tradition -- the Waterford Foundation's "Waterford Fair"! The Fair is the mid-Atlantic's quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, and entertainment for all ages.
Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as "DC's Wine Country", we are only 55 minutes from the District of Columbia.
Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).
Strolling the Village, find many other performers including musicians, illusionist, gunsmith, saltmaker, perfumer, historic reenactors, and more!
Gardens include the Charles Merchant House, the Ephraim Schooley House and Mahlon Schooley House. History docents and master gardeners will also be available to discuss these historic gardens.
*Early Bird or VIP Ticket required.
Find these exceptional events – and more – at this year's Waterford Fair:
8th VA Encampment
Celebrating Phillips Farm
Glenn McIntyre, Gunsmith
Jeff Ball, Earthly Host
Eugene Scheel, Mapmaker
Waterford’s Remarkable Quaker Women
Loudoun County Historic Records
Dean Howarth, The Naturalist
WCS Instructor Demonstrations
Loudoun Hauntings, Loudoun Museum
Traditional fair foods are offered as well as local producers, sweets, snacks, and drinks — all around the Village! Find Adult libations at the Talbott's Tavern.
Children 12 and under are FREE with an adult ticket purchase!
Download the Waterford Explorer Passport and bring it to the Fair for a good old fashioned scavenger hunt.
Stop by her booth on the lower level of John Wesley Church to learn more about her carving and character creation process.
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We love your pets too…
…which is why we don’t allow them at the Waterford Fair. Conditions at the Fair are not comfortable for pets for several reasons including lack of water, crowds, heat, and no designated relief area. We ask that you leave them home so you can both have a more enjoyable day. Thank you!