Tickets are now on sale for the 81st Waterford Fair, happening October 3 through 5. The event offers arts, crafts, live entertainment, and tours throughout the charming historic Loudoun County village. You can also explore a variety of handmade goods, including pottery, jewelry, and fine art.
Artisans, Entertainment, and Food
The Waterford Fair takes place throughout the historic village of Waterford and its surrounding fields. It features an array of high-end artisans presenting demonstrations. All are juried by professionals in their field using traditional methods. Many offer special activities for children.
There will also be more than a dozen music and entertainment offerings. They include folk acts, a Celtic rhythm and dance group, a children’s jug band, a barbershop quartet, and a working horse harness demonstration.
A variety of food vendors will serve up traditional fair foods like burgers, popcorn, crepes, and grilled cheese sandwiches. And you can sample Loudoun wines, cider, and beers from local companies like 8 Chains North, Carriage House Wineworks, and Wheatland Spring Farm & Brewery. Local farms and businesses will also sell fresh flowers, candies, nuts, syrups, teas, soaps, candies, and more.
Home Tour
The community events also features a home tour of historic properties. This year’s tour includes the circa-1883 Waterford Market and the sanctuary of the Catoctin Presbyterian Church. The market began as a high-end dry goods store and has been described as the oldest continuously operating country store in Loudoun County. The sanctuary was built in 1862 after a fire destroyed the previous structure.
Ticket Info
A three-day ticket is $55 in advance and $65 at the gate. A single-day senior (65+)/military/youth (age 13 to 21) ticket is $20 either in advance or at the gate. A single-day adult ticket is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult ticket.
On Friday, there is an early bird option that grants access to demonstrating artisans and the old mill shop at 9 a.m. for $45. Tickets are good any of the three days.
Tickets include access to the Demonstrating Artisan areas, the Old Mill Shop, the Dried Flower Barn, Art at the Red Barn, a tour of the historic homes and gardens, all entertainment, living history exhibits, craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Courtesy Waterford Fair
