78th Waterford Fair

Name: 78th Waterford Fair - Eventeny
Start: 2022-10-07T10:00-05:00
End: 2022-10-07T10:00-05:00
Location: 40222 Fairfax St

Oct 07 10:00 am - Oct 09 5:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 40222 Fairfax Street, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, Virginia 20197, United States

Hosted by The Waterford Foundation

Dates

Oct 07 10:00 am - Oct 09 5:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

40222 Fairfax Street, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, Virginia 20197, United States

Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 78-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, Waterford Craft School talks & workshops, 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. Tickets go on sale in August. Children (12 & under) & Foundation members FREE! Ticket types: early bird (Fri only), youth, single day, 3-day passes and seniors (over 65). Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Join the Waterford Foundation at waterfordfoundation.org. Day/time: 10/7, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/8 10a-5p, & 10/9, 10a-5p

Parking instructions

Parking locations can be found on the Fair map. A detailed map will be posted when tickets go on sale.

COVID protocols

We are watching C-19 and will make announcements as to our health safety plan as we get closer to the Fair.

Schedule

List Day

All times in (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Tickets

Price: $0-45

3-Day Pass | Save over 30% off gate price!

$45.00 / each

+$3.15 FEES

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Non-refundable

This ticket allows full access to tour open historic properties, gardens and exhibit buildings, all entertainment and re-enactments, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids of all... + More

Single Day - ADULT 2022

$20.00 / each

+$1.59 FEES

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Non-refundable

Buy Your Ticket Now -- Choose Your Day Fair Weekend! This ticket allows full access to tour open historic properties, gardens and exhibit buildings, all entertainment and re-enactments, craft... + More

Single Day - STUDENT (ages: 13-21)

$15.00 / each

+$1.27 FEES

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Non-refundable

Single Day FREE - CHILD (ages: 12 & under)

Free

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Buy Your Ticket Now -- Choose Your Day Fair Weekend! This FREE children's ticket allows full access to tour open historic properties, gardens and exhibit buildings, all entertainment and... + More

Single Day - MILITARY and SENIOR (ages 65+)

$18.00 / each

+$1.46 FEES

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Non-refundable

Buy Your Ticket Now -- Choose Your Day Fair Weekend! Military and Senior tickets at the gate are $18 per person instead of $20. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is... + More

Early Bird Ticket (FRI ONLY)

$45.00 / each

+$3.15 FEES

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Non-refundable

This allows access one hour early on Friday, 10/1/21, at 9:00 am to Demonstrating Artisans areas, and includes a wine or beer tasting with a complimentary Fair glass. Ticket also covers, starting... + More

Fri 1 PM Workshop: Block Printed Bookmark

$5.00 / each

+$0.64 FEES

SOLD OUT

Non-refundable

Learn how to transfer a simple design onto a rubber block, then carve your design and print a bookmark in this 45-minute hands-on workshop with local artist & instructor Jill Evans-Kavaldjian.... + More

Fri 2 PM Workshop: Block Printed Bookmark

$5.00 / each

+$0.64 FEES

SOLD OUT

Non-refundable

TALK Common Scents: Perfume Making in Early Virginia

Free

SOLD OUT

Have you ever wondered how to harvest the scent of a flower? Are you curious how the irresistible aroma of sandalwood is captured in liquid form? Don’t you wish you knew how your ancestors... + More

TALK: From The Marsh To The Forest (Tidewater Basketry)

Free

SOLD OUT

Virginia basket weaver Jean Poythress Koon's journey into her craft began in her own backyard. Learn about the natural materials she gathers and the eco systems they come from, and about the... + More

TALK Settlement Along The Blue Ridge And The Shenandoah Valley Before 1776

Free

SOLD OUT

Gunsmith Glenn McIntyre presents a fascinating talk about the Europeans populating the area along the Great Wagon Road, the present-day path of Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley. He will touch on... + More

Event maps

2022

Fair Areas Highlighted and Numbered.

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Patron Donations

Fair Patron

Last day to contribute: Sep 09, 2022

Contribute

We welcome your support and offer a few opportunities this year. For your support, you will receive credit on the Fair website, on social media and on Fair signage. Select from the following support levels: Option 1: golf cart sponsorship, $350 Option 2: hay bale sponsorship • 10 bales for seating, $100 • 30 bales for the children's play area,... + More

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78th Waterford Fair

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