Old Mill Shop: Handmade Craft Consignments

We are excited to welcome returning and new artisans & crafters and local authors to the Old Mill Shop for the 78th Fair! During the Fair, the Waterford Foundation offers fair-goers a selection of one-of-a-kind handmade crafts from more than 90 juried craftspeople at our venue "The Old Mill Shop". Functional and decorative items will be accepted. Basketry, glass, metal, mixed media, paper, small furniture, jewelry, fiber/textiles, pottery, wearables, wood, and holiday décor are some of the mediums juried, accepted and attractively displayed in the lovely, historic Mill. Local authors may apply to sell their books. We encourage book signings, but it is not required. Baked goods will be accepted via a separate application which can be found at: https://www.eventeny.com/events/78th-waterford-fair-2205/ If you are new to consigning at the Fair please read “What to Expect When You Consign”. This sale will be in-person the weekend of the Fair. All Consignors should review the attached documents for more details:- How the Sale Works
- Consignment Information
- Standards for Crafts If you are a returning consignor please upload one image representative of your work or if you have new items that have not been juried before upload images of the new work(s). NEW applicants must include images representative of all of the items you will sell (up to 10 images). Upon application approval you will be sent the Consignment Record/Inventory spreadsheet for completion (fillable pdf). You will bring this form with you when you when you check in. The Old Mill is located at the western end of the village at 40105 Main St, Waterford, VA 20197.We look forward to seeing you in September!

Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 78-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, 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: 10/7, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/8 10a-5p, & 10/9, 10a-5p

The $30 application fee is not refundable; whether or not you are accepted to consign in the Mill. Fee payment constitutes consignor's agreement to abide by our terms and conditions and Mill Standards, which is viewable in the application. Consignor Fee: 35%* of gross sales. Sales tax will be collected and paid by the Waterford Foundation. Do not add sales tax to your tags. Volunteering*: Consignors who also volunteer and work a minimum of 4 hours before or during the Fair will get free admittance to the Fair and reduce their consignment fee by 5% (30% instead of 35%). Accepted consignors are automatically entered into a drawing for the refund of the application fee after the Fair. One consignor will be randomly selected.