Group Tour/Bus Inquiry 2025

Name: 81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana
Start: 2025-10-03T09:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-05T17:00-04:00
Location: 40222 Fairfax St

Deadline: Sep 01, 2025 4:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana

Date: Oct 03, 2025 9:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm (EDT)

40222 Fairfax Street, PO Box 142, Waterford, Virginia 20197, United States

Free

About the event

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 waterfordfoundation.org. 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

The Waterford Foundation

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The Waterford Foundation

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About the application

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! Tickets for groups of more than 20 are $18 per person.

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 separate 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 has 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)! Those arriving by individual cars will follow traffic flagger's instructions and park where directed. There is no parking fee.

FAIR DETAILS:

When: Oct. 3-5, 2025, 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 up to two free tickets: one each for the driver and the tour guide. You will have the option to mail a check or pay online. Admission is free for kids 12 and under with a paid adult ticket. Multi-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.

Terms & Conditions

This is a rain or shine, walking event that takes place in the national historic district of Waterford, Virginia, and not all historic buildings are handicap accessible.
Tickets are non refundable.

Group payment is due 9/01/25.

Website: waterfordfairva.org.

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Group Tour/Bus Inquiry 2025

81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana

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