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Deadline: May 30, 2025 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana
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Date: Oct 03, 2025 9:00 am - Oct 05, 2025 5:00 pm (EST)
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Waterford, Virginia
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Free

About the application

Share your expertise at the Fair! We're looking for engaging speakers passionate about topics related to the Waterford National Historic Landmark or the Waterford Fair. Have more than one idea? You may submit multiple entries, just limit each form to one topic.

Presentations should be 20 minutes long, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.

 

Talk Topic Examples:
Craft or Craft History
Waterford, Loudoun or Virginia history: Civil War, Quaker or Victorian Life, Celebrate 250 American Revolution
Rural Village Life: Trades, Tools, or Education

 

Is your area of expertise/interest not listed? Please apply! This list isn't exhaustive.

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
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
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The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation
Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

Tent Talks are free for fair attendees (reservations required) and will be held in a tent with a seating capacity of 25.

 

While we're unable to offer a speaker's stipend, speakers will receive complimentary admission to the Fair on the day of their presentation.

 

Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025. Acceptance notices will go out by June 12, 2025. Fair dates: October 3-5, 2025.

Related files

Lodging Options_2025_Waterford Fair.pdf

Questions on the application

Business information

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  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
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Additional information

  • Talk Topic
  • Talk Description
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81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana
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