79th Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana - Eventeny

79th Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana

event Oct 06 10:00 am - Oct 08 5:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford, Virginia 20197, United States
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Hosted by The Waterford Foundation
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Dates
Oct 06 10:00 am - Oct 08 5:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford, Virginia 20197, United States
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, 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: VIP, Early Bird (Fri only), youth, single day, military, 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: 10/6, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/7 10a-5p, & 10/8, 10a-5p
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Parking instructions
Parking locations can be found on the Fair map. A detailed map will be posted when tickets go on sale in August.
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COVID protocols
Any protocols will be posted as we get closer to October.
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Tickets

Price: $0-95
Single Day - ADULT 2023 ($20 adv/$25 gate)
$20.00 / each
+$2.86 FEES
10 days left
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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 - SENIOR (65+)/MILITARY 2023 ($18 adv/$20 gate)
$18.00 / each
+$2.61 FEES
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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
3-Day Ticket | Save over 27% off gate price!
$55.00 / each
+$7.28 FEES
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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 - STUDENT 2023 (ages 13-21)
$18.00 / each
+$2.61 FEES
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Buy Your Ticket Now -- Choose Your Day Fair Weekend! The STUDENT ticket is good for ages 13-21. This ticket allows full access to tour open historic properties, gardens and exhibit buildings,... + More
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
Friday TENT TALK (11 am): A History of Waterford's Taverns
Free
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Join local historian Debbie Robison for this lively talk Accommodations, an Assortment of Good Liquors, ((and gambling)): A History of Waterford’s Taverns. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair... + More
Friday TENT TALK (1 pm): Our First Peoples
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Join local historian and mapmaker Eugene Scheel for his TALK: Our First Peoples, the American Indians of Loudoun and Northern Virginia. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is... + More
Friday TENT TALK (2 pm): Changes in 18 c. Houses
Free
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Join local historian Glenn McIntyre for his TALK: Changes in 18 c. Houses in the Piedmont. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!
Saturday TENT TALK (11 am): A Brief History of Waterford
Free
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Join local resident and Waterford Foundation President Susan Manch for her TALK: A Brief History of Waterford. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your... + More
Saturday TENT TALK (1 pm): Loudoun's African-Americans who Fought for Freedom in the Civil War
Free
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Join local historian and author Kevin Grigsby for his Talk: "Better to die free than live as slaves" African-Americans from Loudoun County who fought for freedom during the Civil War.... + More
Saturday TENT TALK (2 pm): "The Thinkin' Rug" Book Talk & Discussion
Free
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Join Waterford Foundation Archivist and local author Bronwen Souders as she reads from her latest book "The Thinkin' Rug". Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is... + More
Sunday TENT TALK (11 am): A History of Waterford’s Taverns
Free
10 days left
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Join local historian Debbie Robison for this lively talk Accommodations, an Assortment of Good Liquors, ((and gambling)): A History of Waterford’s Taverns. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair... + More
Sunday TENT TALK (1 pm): Echoes of Change: Loudoun's Then and Now Photography
Free
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Join Loudoun Museum historian Sara Wolfley for her TALk: Echoes of Change - Exploring Loudoun County's Evolution with Then and Now Photography. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but... + More
Friday EARLY BIRD Ticket (9am entry)
$45.00 / each
+$6.02 FEES
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Non-refundable
This ticket allows early access on Friday, 10/6/23, to: ~the Demonstrating Artisan areas ~ the Old Mill Shop ~ the Holly Chapple Floral Design Challenge (Holly will walk the three Second... + More
VIP Ticket (9am entry Friday, 10am entry Sat/Sun)
$95.00 / each
+$12.34 FEES
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Non-refundable
This ticket allows early access on Friday, 10/6/23, to: ~the Demonstrating Artisan areas ~ the Old Mill Shop ~ the Holly Chapple Floral Design Challenge (Holly will walk the three Second... + More

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Volunteer

Interested in becoming a volunteer:
5 active applications
Volunteer at the Fair
Deadline: Sep 28, 2023
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Check out all the volunteer opportunities here first if you are unsure where you would like to volunteer! We have many opportunities for you or your group to volunteer before, during, and after... + More
The Welcome Team - Ticket Sales and Warm Greetings
Deadline: Oct 05, 2023
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Welcome to the Welcome Operations team! Join us to help make every Waterford Fair visitor feel welcomed, informed, relaxed, and ready to enjoy our wonderful Fair from the moment they enter the... + More
Craft School Tent Volunteers
Deadline: Oct 02, 2023
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We have a few opportunities for you or your group to volunteer before, during and after the Fair at the Craft School tent. Please let us know when you are available to help by completing this... + More
Old Mill Shop Volunteers Only
Deadline: Sep 22, 2023
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Thank you for volunteering at the Old Mill Shop this year! Several shifts and jobs are available before, during and after the Fair!
Old Mill Shop: Inventory Drop Off (Approved Artisans Only)
Deadline: Sep 29, 2023
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Inventory drop off will take place Friday, September 26-30. Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute blocks. Consignors with large volumes of inventory please schedule two consecutive blocks, for 60... + More
Old Mill Shop: Inventory Pick Up (Approved Artisans Only)
Deadline: Oct 15, 2023
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Inventory pick up will take place Monday, 10/9, and Saturday, October 14. Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute blocks. Consignors with large volumes of inventory please schedule two consecutive... + More

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2023 Waterford Fair Map
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Hosted by The Waterford Foundation

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The mission of the Waterford Foundation, Inc. is to preserve the historic buildings and the open spaces of the National Historic Landmark of Waterford, Virginia and through education to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an... + More
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