VISIT the Fair website (waterfordfair dot org) for our full schedule.
HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm daily (Early Bird Ticket: 9 am on Friday only).
Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 81-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, 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 .
Day/time:
10/3, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans & Old Mill Shop only)
10/4 10a-5p, & 10/5, 10a-5p
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Oct 03, 2025 · 9:00 AM - Oct 05, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Parking locations can be found on the Fair map.
Arriving from East or South take Rt. 7 -> Rt. 9 -> Clarkes Gap Rd. (Rt. 662) to the village. Follow traffic flaggers directions. They will direct you to the closest lot.
Arriving from the West (Harpers Ferry, Hillsboro, Charles Town) take Rt. 9 -> Old Old Wheatland Rd. (Rt. 698). The Yellow Lot (Phllips Farm) will be to the right just before Milltown Rd.
Arriving from the North (Lovettsville, Frederick, Brunswick): take Berlin Turnpike South into Lovettsville -> E. Broad Way -> Milltown Rd. -> Right at Old Wheatland Rd.(Rt. 698) -> left into the Yellow Lot ( Phillips Farm).
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Although the village is pedestrian only for the Fair, please watch for operational vehicles (shuttle, trash detail, staff, etc.).
If you purchase alcohol, please respect the posted "no alcohol beyond this point" signs.
First aid is located at: 15545 High St. If you need assistance, Loudoun County Deputies and Hamilton Fire/Rescue are located throughout the village. You may also ask any staff or volunteers -- look for blue & white lanyard badges.
Lost & Found (including children) is at the Welcome tent in the center of the village (the closest address is 40183 Main St.)
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