School, tour & large group organizers, we are excited to welcome your groups back to Waterford this year!  Shop, play and tour 1, 2 or 3 days! Click the START APPLICATION button to reserve your spot!

 

Due to the size of the event, we do require date/time reservations for your group's arrival. A docent will meet your group, delivering Fair tickets and event schedules, and will give a brief "welcome" talk before turning the group loose to enjoy the day. If you group is driving in seperate vehicles, we recommend you pick a rendezvous point and we will send your tickets to you ahead of time so you don't need to worry about who parked where. Reserved designated parking is available for pre-paid groups,  no matter your preferred mode of transport (e.g., van, bus, bicycles or motorcycles)!

 

FAIR DETAILS:

When: Oct. 6-8, 2023, 10 am - 5 pm daily

Where: National Historic Landmark of Waterford, Waterford, Virginia 20197 
Cost: For groups of 20+, One-day Fair tickets are $18 per person. We include two free tickets: one each for the driver and the tour guide. You will have the option to mail a check or pay online. Mulit-day passes are available. Contact the office for pricing.

 

Please complete this form so we can start talking about how best to set up your Fair visit. Note: it will ask for your logo & website. Please ignore those prompts. 

 

Questions? Contact the office at 540-882-3018 x 4 or fairadmin@waterfordfoundation.org. 

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 the Fair. Please let us know what areas you are interested in by completing this application and we will contact you. Note that when you click on "department types" it says "preference 1, 2, etc.". If you are interested in volunteering in many areas but are unsure where, do not worry about the preference ranking. Volunteer Leaders/Area Chairs will contact you regarding available shifts if the date/time slots are not listed on the application. You are not locked into any positions or shifts by completing this form. Opportunities include: • Waterford Craft School Tent Assistant • Exhibit Docent (Second Street School, Antique Tools, Quaker, etc.) • Area Chairperson: Lead Role Supporting Artisans & Vendors Setup Through Breakdown • Fair Office Support: Previous Fair Experience Needed • Fair Set Up & Break Down: Artisan Assistance • Fine Art Show & Art Mart • Welcome Booth • Old Mill: Retail Sales & Check Out • Ticket Sales • Wine & Beer: Tickets, Pouring, Great for Corporate Group • Welcome Dinner: Set-up & Breakdown (Friday only) • Fair Operations Support • Traffic Flagging: Great for Corporate, Civic or Non-Profit Groups • Home Tours: Tour Docent, Sign Set Up/Moving, Rug Moving • Home Tours: Path Guides • Village Prep: Signage, Tents, Safety Fencing Set-up & Breakdown • Tech Support: iPad and POS Knowledge Required • Golf Cart Drivers Thank you for considering to help. It truly takes a village for the Fair run smoothly year after year!

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 village. The Welcome Operations team is comprised of friendly volunteers who serve as greeters and sell tickets to our guests after they park and prepare to enter the Fair. Join us if you enjoy serving as an ambassador for our village and our Fair, and help make their first contact with our village a warm, positive and welcoming part of their experience. Volunteers on this team will be busy the entire shift welcoming visitors. They will welcome visitors, direct them to ticket sales, sell tickets, scan pre-paid tickets, hand out Fair booklets, answer questions, give tips and advice, and direct people to Fair areas or events. For afternoon shifts, you'll often be the last person Fair guests will see as they leave for their cars, which is one more chance to thank them and welcome them back next year.

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 application. Opportunities include: • Waterford Craft School Tent Docent during Fair hours (4 hour shifts) which includes manning the tent, interacting with visitors, telling fairgoers about the Craft School, etc. (Don't worry if you are new or unfamiliar with the Craft School, all volunteers will be given all of the information they need before the Fair.) • Tent set-up and break down before and after the Fair (1 hour commitment for each) Thank you for considering volunteering your time. It truly takes a village for the Fair run smoothly year after year!

Thank you for volunteering at the Old Mill Shop this year! Several shifts and jobs are available before, during and after the Fair!

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 minutes total. If you are not sure how much time you will need or you need a time outside of these days, please contact Chris Doxey at chris@chrisdoxey.com or call the office and we will get you in touch with her. Office 540-882-3018, ext 4. Park in front of the Mill to drop off and then move your vehicle to Liggett St or down by the bridge at Cloverhill Rd. & Main St. . Please do not park on Bond Street. Watch for traffic coming around the corner at the Mill as visibility is limited. Please be careful when crossing the street.

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 blocks, for 60 minutes total. If you are not sure how much time you will need or you need a time outside of these days, please contact Chris Doxey at chris@chrisdoxey.com or call the office and we will get you in touch with her. Office 540-882-3018 x 4. Park on Liggett St. or at the turnoff by the bridge at Main St. & Cloverhill Rd.. After inventory is confirmed and you have wrapped your returned products, bring your car in front of the Mill to load up. Please do not park on Bond Street. Watch for traffic coming around the corner at the Mill as visibility is limited.

Help us raise funds to offset the costs of Fair operations.

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, $450 Option 2: hay bale sponsorship • 10 bales for seating, $100 • 30 bales for the children's play area, $275