We are excited to welcome returning and new artisans and local authors to the Old Mill Shop for the 79th Fair!

 

During the Fair, the Waterford Foundation offers fair-goers a selection of one-of-a-kind handmade items and books from more than 90 juried artisans and authors at our venue "The Old Mill Shop".

 

Functional and decorative items will be accepted. Books, clay, fiber/textiles, furniture (small), glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, and wood are accepted and attractively displayed in the lovely, historic Mill. Local authors are encouraged to offer book signings, but it is not required.

 

Baked goods will be accepted via a separate application which can be found at: https://www.eventeny.com/events/79th-waterford-fair-4489/

 

All Consignors should review the documents in the "related files" section for more details:

 

If you are a returning consignor please upload one image representative of your work or if you have new items that have not been juried before upload images of the new work(s). NEW applicants must include images representative of all of the items you will sell (up to 10 images).

 

Upon application approval you will be sent the Consignment Record/Inventory spreadsheet for completion (fillable pdf). You will bring this form with you when you when you check in.

 

The Old Mill is located at the western end of the village at 40105 Main St, Waterford, VA 20197.

We look forward to seeing you in September!

During the Fair, the Waterford Foundation loves to offers fair-goers "good, old-fashioned" baked goods!

 

All Consignors should review the attached document for more details.

 

Upon application approval you will be sent the Consignment Record/Inventory spreadsheet for completion (fillable pdf). You will bring this form with you when you when you check in.

 

The Old Mill is located at the western end of the village at 40105 Main St, Waterford, VA 20197. 

 

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Farm and Value Added Producers join us 1, 2 or all 3 days of the Fair to showcase and sell your products. We do not accept resellers, wholesalers or brokers. Farmers and Producers of artisanal products will herein be referred to as "Merchants".

 

SAVE YOUR LOG IN & PASSWORD - YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS APPLICATION TO EDIT AND UPLOAD ITEMS AS NEEDED. 

 

The 79th Annual Waterford Fair takes place in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia and attracts approximately 10,000 visitors over three days.

 

Founded in 1733, Waterford is situated in western Loudoun County – DC’s wine country. For the past 14 years Loudoun County, Virginia, has been named the No.1 county in America for the highest median household income. In 2018 income was reported to be $139,464.00 according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. The second highest rated county, Fairfax, is our easterly neighbor.

 

The funds raised by the Waterford Fair support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3), to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

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

We are looking for exceptional food and drink purveyors and accept food trucks, stands, trailers and carts, all with the goal of making the Waterford Fair a delicious destination.
 
We would like savory and sweet offerings, traditional fair and gourmet options, as well as coffee, tea, and other refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks to keep our crowds fed and happy! You are welcome to participate in 1, 2 or all 3 days of the Fair. Our fees are based on a percentage of your sales paid after the Fair, less the deposit required with the application fee. 
 
SAVE YOUR LOG IN & PASSWORD - YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS APPLICATION TO EDIT AND UPLOAD ITEMS AS NEEDED. 

The 79th Annual Waterford Fair takes place in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia and attracts approximately 10,000 visitors over three days. Founded in 1733, Waterford is situated in western Loudoun County – DC’s wine country. For the past 14 years Loudoun County, Virginia, has been named the No.1 county in America for the highest median household income. In 2018 income was reported to be $139,464.00 according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. The second highest rated county, Fairfax, is our easterly neighbor.
 
The funds raised by the Waterford Fair support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3), to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

We are looking for exceptional food and drink purveyors and accept food trucks, stands, trailers and carts, all with the goal of making the Waterford Fair a delicious destination.
 
We would like savory and sweet offerings, traditional fair and gourmet options, as well as coffee, tea, and other refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks to keep our crowds fed and happy! You are welcome to participate in 1, 2 or all 3 days of the Fair. Our fees are based on a percentage of your sales paid after the Fair, less the deposit required with the application fee. 
 
SAVE YOUR LOG IN & PASSWORD - YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS APPLICATION TO EDIT AND UPLOAD ITEMS AS NEEDED. 
 
The 79th Annual Waterford Fair takes place in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia and attracts approximately 12,000 visitors over three days. Founded in 1733, Waterford is situated in western Loudoun County – DC’s wine country. For the past 14 years Loudoun County, Virginia, has been named the No.1 county in America for the highest median household income. In 2018 income was reported to be $139,464.00 according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. The second highest rated county, Fairfax, is our easterly neighbor.
 
The funds raised by the Waterford Fair support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3), to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

We are excited to welcome returning and new artisans to the Dried Flower Barn for the 78th Fair!

 

Apply one of two ways!

Complete this short application and pay the $30 application fee online (for business name use "n/a" if you do not have one)

Print the writeable pdf application and mail it and your $30 check, made payable "Waterford Foundation" to the office at PO Box 142, Waterford VA 20197. 

 

To prep for the Fair, follow the instructions on the attached letter. Any questions can be directed to Billy Wynkoop, the Dried Flower Barn Chairperson. Her contact information is in the attached documents.

 

The Dried Flower sale is located at the western end of the village at the Bond Street Barn, Bond Street, Waterford, VA 20197, just up Bond Street from the John Wesley Church.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!