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 80-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: VIP, 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: 10/6, 10a-5p (9 am early bird shopping Demonstrating Artisans only) 10/7 10a-5p, & 10/8, 10a-5p

Dates

Oct 04, 2024 · 9:00 AM - Oct 06, 2024 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Virginia, United States

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

Directions

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).

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. Lost & Found (including children) is at the Welcome tent in the center of the village. The closest address is 40183 Main St.

Tickets

Price: $0.00-65.00

3-Day Ticket

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$65.00

+ Processing fees: $4.40

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Non-Refundable Ticket

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.

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

Oct 04, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm EST

October 06th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST

3-Day Pass at the gate is $65 per person. 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.

Single Day - SENIOR (65+)/MILITARY/YOUTH (13-21) 2024

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$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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

Oct 04, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm EST

October 06th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST

Buy Your Ticket Now, Choose Which Day You Attend Later, and Save! Tickets at the gate are $20. 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.

Single Day - ADULT 2024

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$25.00

+ Processing fees: $1.90

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

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.

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

Oct 04, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm EST

October 06th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST

Buy Your Ticket Now, Choose Which Day You Attend Later, and Save! Tickets at the gate are $25. 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 $25 per adult. The Fair is a rain or shine event. The ticket is non-refundable.

Friday EARLY BIRD Ticket (9am entry)

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$45.00

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

Oct 04, 2024 9:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm EST

September 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST

This ticket allows early access on Friday, 10/6/23, to: ~the Demonstrating Artisan areas ~ 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. Ticket sales ends at 5 pm on September 20, 2023. The Fair is a rain or shine event.

Single Day FREE - CHILD (ages: 12 & under)

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$0.00

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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.

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

Oct 04, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 06, 2024 5:00 pm EST

October 06th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST

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.

Friday TENT TALK (12:30 pm): A Brief History of Waterford

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Friday TENT TALK (1:30 pm): Intention, Ingredients, Methods: Making Beer From Here

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Saturday TENT TALK (11 am): Road to Revolution

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Saturday TENT TALK (12:30 pm): What Women Wore

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Sunday TENT TALK (11:30 am):Common Scents: A Fragrant History of Virginia Perfume

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Sunday TENT TALK (12:30 pm): William Jordan Augustus, George Carter of Oatlands and the sneers of the Quakers

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