81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana - Eventeny

81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana

Starts on Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Waterford, Virginia, United States
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About the event
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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Dates
Oct 03, 2025 · 9:00 AM - Oct 05, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
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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Health & safety
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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TIckets (fair, tent talks, etc.)
Price: $0.00-65.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
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Single Day - ADULT
$26.90
Includes Base Price:$25.00, Processing fees: $1.90
NON-REFUNDABLE
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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Ticket date & time
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT
Description
Buy Your Ticket Now, Choose Which Day You Attend Later, and $ave (gate rate $25)! VISIT https://www.waterfordfairva.org/ for our full schedule. 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 and online (after 9 pm, 10/2) $25 per adult. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is non-refundable.
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Single Day - SENIOR (65+)/MILITARY/YOUTH (13-21)
$21.58
Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Ticket date & time
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT
Description
VISIT https://www.waterfordfairva.org/ for our full schedule. 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.
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3-Day Pass
$69.40
Includes Base Price:$65.00, Processing fees: $4.40
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Ticket date & time
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT
Description
3-Day Pass at the gate is $65 per person. VISIT https://www.waterfordfairva.org/ for our full schedule. 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.
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Single Day FREE - CHILD (ages: 12 & under)
$0.00
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Ticket date & time
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT
Description
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.
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Friday EARLY BIRD Ticket (9am entry)
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$48.15
Includes Base Price:$45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Ticket date & time
Oct 03, 2025 9:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
September 19th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT
Description
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.
Tent Talk | SUN, 12:30 PM | A Brief History of Waterford cover picture
Tent Talk | SUN, 12:30 PM | A Brief History of Waterford
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You need to select one of the following tickets first: Single Day - ADULT, Single Day - SENIOR (65+)/MILITARY/YOUTH (13-21), 3-Day Pass, Single Day FREE - CHILD (ages: 12 & under), Friday EARLY BIRD Ticket (9am entry)
$0.00
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
Description
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!
Tent Talk | SUN, 2:00 PM | Pewter and Spoons in Colonial America cover picture
Tent Talk | SUN, 2:00 PM | Pewter and Spoons in Colonial America
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You need to select one of the following tickets first: Single Day - ADULT, Single Day - SENIOR (65+)/MILITARY/YOUTH (13-21), 3-Day Pass, Single Day FREE - CHILD (ages: 12 & under), Friday EARLY BIRD Ticket (9am entry)
$0.00
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40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford
Virginia 20197, United States
Sale end date
October 05th, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
Description
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!
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