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Application

Commercial Food & Drink Merchants

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Deadline: Jul 18, 2025 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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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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$ 250.00

About the application

We are seeking for exceptional food and drink purveyors and accept food trucks, tents, stands, trailers and carts, all with the goal of making the Waterford Fair a delicious destination. We would like savory and sweet offerings, traditional fair and gourmet options, as well as coffee, tea, and other refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks to keep our crowds fed and happy!

 

You are welcome to participate in 1, 2 or all 3 days of the Fair. Our fees are based on a percentage of your sales paid after the Fair, less the deposit required with the application. 
 
SAVE YOUR LOG IN & PASSWORD - YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS APPLICATION TO EDIT AND UPLOAD ITEMS AS NEEDED. 
 

The 81th Annual Waterford Fair takes place in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia and attracts approximately 15,000 visitors over three days.

Founded in 1733, Waterford is situated in western Loudoun County, DC’s wine country. For the past twelve years Loudoun County, Virginia has been name the #1 county in America for the highest median household income. In 2024 income was reported to be $173,655 according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. The second highest rated county, Fairfax, is our easterly neighbor. 
 
The funds raised by the Waterford Fair support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3), to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

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
The Waterford Foundation
The Waterford Foundation

Terms & Conditions

The merchant will adhere to Loudoun County health safety guidelines. Merchants found not to be complying with these regulations will be shut down until they can rectify the issue(s). If they do not make the necessary correction(s), they will be asked to vacate the event after closing at 5 pm.
 
Merchant may cancel agreement 30 days prior to the starting day of the event. Cancellation must be in writing (email is acceptable). The deposit will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. The Foundation also reserves the right to cancel 30 days prior to the starting day of the event and a full refund will be made to the merchant.
 
Applications will not be approved until all required documents are received by the office. 
 
This is a rain or shine event. Merchant can participate 1, 2 or 3 days (days confirmed in advance) and will be onsite and ready for business each day from 9 am – 5 pm. Streets are closed from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
 
The Waterford Foundation reserves the right to refuse any merchant admission to the event.
 
Merchant’s paid deposit constitutes an agreement to abide by the prospectus guidelines. Final payment is due by October 24th. Please see the Fair prospectus for full terms and conditions.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • We are a non-profit organization.
  • We would like to participate (select one):
  • Yes, I have uploaded my set up photo (tent, cart, truck, trailer, building, etc.)
  • Merchant type.
  • Size of tent/truck/trailer/cart.
  • Please provide a short description of your set up.
  • Menu type.
  • Please upload a copy of your menu here.
  • Graywater disposal is available. Please enter your estimated daily disposal in gallons. Mark "n/a" if you will not need to dispose of graywater.
  • Will you have an additional trailer, storage containers or truck that you will need to be able to access during the Fair.
  • If you require electricity, please indicate total watts, number of connections and connection types (20, 30 , 50 amp). If you do not require electric, please mark "n/a" in the answer box.
  • List the quantity of each of the different appliances you are bringing. Include the applicance, quantity and and wattage for each. If you do not need electric, please mark "n/a" in the answer box.
  • Upload your certificate of insurance here. See description for further instructions
  • Upload your Loudoun County Temporary Food Application here.
  • Upload your copy of the 2025 VA Department of Health License or a copy of the $40 check here.
  • Upload your tent Fire-Retardant Certificate here, if applicable.
  • I will follow the guidelines listed in the GreenFair Agreement.
  • I acknowledge that my application is not secured until all of the items listed under the description in this question are completed/supplied.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Commercial Food & Drink Merchants
Commercial Food & Drink Merchants
81st Waterford Fair, An Autumn Celebration of Americana
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