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Winton_Eugene 2023 Waterford Fair A Celebration of Americana Fine Crafts Janney-Means House Historic Homes Eugene pottery photo by Roger Lancaster Best of Loudoun Join Us! We will be following State guidelines so we may gather safely.

2023 Waterford Fair October 6 – 8 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 79-year-old tradition!
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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 50 minutes from the District of Columbia.

Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

Trouble Enough Indeed House Welcome! Kids 12 and under FREE! See Artisans Get Tickets Volunteer
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).

The Plate Scrapers band photo Fiddlin’ Dave Van Deventer & Morgan Morrison Danny Knicely Music & Entertainment See local favorites Danny Knicely Trio with River & Max, Fiddlin’ Dave Van Deventer & Morgan Morrison as well as the Plate Scrapers!

Strolling the Village, find many other performers including musicians, illusionist, gunsmith, saltmaker, perfumer, historic reenactors, and more!
See Full Schedule Photos: The Plate Scrapers, Fiddlin’ Dave Van Deventer & Morgan Morris, Danny Knicely

Holly Chapple Floral Design Challenge Join us Friday, October 6th at 9 am as international floral artist and Waterford resident Holly Heider Chapple returns to her roots, just as she did when she was starting her floral career, using items foraged and harvested to make beautiful arrangements. Holly will walk the three Second Street gardens, harvesting flowers & greens as she goes, and then return to the Ephraim Schooley House garden to complete her arrangement.

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.
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Hart Vigilance Forge Eugene Scheel Mapmaker 2021_Jennifer-Jule-Studios-Waterford-Fair sm (281) Exhibits & Demonstrations The Waterford Fair values the preservation of traditional skills and historic methods, which is why demonstrations, talks, and exhibits are an important part of every Fair.

Find these exceptional events – and more – at this year's Waterford Fair:
Tools of the Trade
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
Live firing by the 8th VA Infantry may take place at the Cemetery, 12 - 12:30 pm See Full Schedule Photos: Vigilance Forge, Eugene Scheel, Gary Robinson

Happenstance Theatre Food & Libations Find delicious food options throughout the village during the Waterford Fair!

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.
See Vendors Kids ! The Waterford Fair is a great place to bring kids for a day of unplugged fun.

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.
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Group of characters by Andrea Durnell Best Demonstrating Artisan of 2022 Andrea Durnell Andrea is a multi-media folk artist who creates one-of-a-kind, hand-carved dolls using vintage and antique materials and tools. Much of her work is inspired by 17-19th century art and literature, her own extensive travels, a love of anything artisan-made, and a desire to preserve methods and materials that might otherwise fade from use.

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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John Wesley Church A special thank you to Michael Potashnik for this years featured artwork.
Service animals are welcome at the Waterford Fair.

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!

Phone: 540-882-3018
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40222 Fairfax Street
Waterford, Virginia 20197


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