81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana

Buy Your Ticket Now, Choose Which Day You Attend Later, and $ave (gate rate $25)! Your ticket can be used any one of the three days. 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 ages! Food, drink, workshops and artisans' wares are not included in this ticket and may be purchased separately. Some events are free but ticketed for seating considerations. Please note: many homes in the Landmark are privately owned. Signs and docents will direct you to open properties. Please stay on the sidewalks and streets and refrain from cutting through yards and entering private properties. By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event open date. Tickets at the gate $25 per adult. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is non-refundable.

This single day ticket is $20 in advance or at the gate. Buy your ticket in advance to save time at the gate when you arrive. Save $5 off regular adult admission which $25 at the gate. Your ticket can be used any one of the three days. 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 ages! Food, drink, workshops and artisans' wares are not included in this ticket and may be purchased separately. Some events are free but ticketed for seating considerations. Please note: many homes in the Landmark are privately owned. Signs and docents will direct you to open properties. Please stay on the sidewalks and streets and refrain from cutting through yards and entering private properties. By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event open date. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is non-refundable.

3-Day Pass at the gate is $65 per person. 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 ages! Food, drink, classes and artisans' wares are not included in this ticket and may be purchased separately. Please note: many homes in the Landmark are privately owned. Signs and docents will direct you to open properties. By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of their intentions before the event. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is non-refundable.

This ticket allows early access on Friday only to the follow: ~the Demonstrating Artisans ~ the Old Mill Shop Your ticket also includes, starting at 10 am, the Dried Flower Barn, Art at the Red Barn, Tour of Historic Homes, all entertainment and re-enactments, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! Additional food, drink, classes and artisans' wares are not included in this ticket and may be purchased separately. By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event. This ticket is advance sale only, is non refundable and can not be purchased at the gate. The Fair is a rain or shine event.

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 re-enactments, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! Child must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Food, drink, classes and artisans' wares are not included in this ticket and may be purchased separately. Please note: many homes in the Landmark are privately owned. Signs and docents will direct you to open properties. By entering the Fair premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her/their intentions before the event. The Fair is a rain or shine event.

Who were the Loudoun residents who fought in the American Revolution, and how did the war affect their lives? This talk will explore the records available to research Revolutionary War Veterans before, during, and after the war. Join Laura E. Christiansen of the Thomas Balch Library for this fascinating talk! Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!

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 ticket early!

Join Williamsburg historian Rebecca Suerdieck as she delves into The Virginia House-Wife, an 1824 housekeeping manual and cookbook by Mary Randolph. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!

Join Krag Buck, living historian with Njörðr's Wanderers for this fascinating talk about fiber and the magic of making pre-11th c. Njörðr's is an evidence-based reconstructive archaeology group, presenting their efforts in a living history context. Their guiding principle is to present to the public the current knowledge of early Medieval trade, industry, and commerce in the North Sea region, between the 8th and 10th centuries, and for the Fair, compare it to 18th-19 c. craft and tradesfolk. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!

Join Mallory Dansereau, the head seamstress from Sycamore Spring Clothier, for a fascinating talk about Colonial-era clothing. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!

Join Master Horner John DeWalt as he explores the differences between scrimshaw and engraving. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!

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 ticket early!

Join pewtersmith Jacob Grotheer of Georgia Colony Smith for an informative talk about use of pewter in the making of utensils in Colonial America. Talk tickets are FREE with Fair ticket but seating is limited, so secure your ticket early!