Waterford Fair

It’s a fair like no other! Join us for our three-day celebration of all things handmade. 140 juried artisans from across the country gather in the National Landmark of Waterford, Virginia to exhibit and demonstrate jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor craft. It’s your chance to touch, feel, and explore high-quality American craft and meet the makers behind the fabulous work.

The sleepy village comes alive with period re-enactors, live music, heritage farming exhibits, a wine garden, homes tours, art and photography exhibits, a good old fashioned country store and hand's on activities for the kids.

Proceeds from the Waterford Fair benefit the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Landmark District, and through education, to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

FAQs

What is included in the ticket price?

Parking, admission, tour of historic homes and all exhibit buildings, all entertainment and re-enactments, craft demonstrations, and hand's on children’s activities.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

From the Beltway: Rt.267 (Dulles Toll road/Greenway) towards Leesburg, Virginia. Left exit onto Leesburg bypass (Rt. 7) west. Exit Rt. 9 west (Charlestown/Hillsboro). Right at the filling station onto Rt. 662 (Clarke’s Gap Road). 2½ miles into Waterford. You will be directed to parking.

From Baltimore and Frederick, MD: I-70 to Rt. 340/Rt. 15 south (Leesburg). Cross the Potomac at Point of Rocks, MD. Continue 4 miles to Lucketts, VA. Right onto Stumptown Road (Rt. 662) and follow to end (3½ miles). Left onto Loyalty Road. 2 miles into Waterford. You will be directed to parking.

From West Virginia: Rt. 9 east through Hillsboro, VA. Cross Rt. 287 at traffic light. Left on Rt. 704 (Hamilton Station Road) and follow to end. Left onto Clarke’s Gap Road (Rt. 662). You will be directed to parking.

Where do I park?

There are four large parking fields. As you enter the village you will be directed by Fair traffic personnel.

What do you do if it rains?

The Fair goes on rain or shine. All buildings and vendors are open. Bring your rain boots and umbrella! The Fair will take place this year.

Is the Fair wheelchair accessible?

The Waterford Fair takes place throughout the village of Waterford and its surrounding fields. With its hills and uneven roads and sidewalks, it is not easy for physically disabled people to navigate. We offer limited handicapped access facilities and parking at each entry gate.

There are marked handicapped units at the entrance of the Green Lot (Schooley Mill) and in the Schooley Mill Barn Area, Blue Lot (Huntley), and Red Lot (Water Street Meadow).There are no units at the Yellow Lot (Phillips Farm). In addition, there are handicapped units at the Bond Street Barn Area, Red Barn Area, and at the rear of the Old School Area. Is there an area where physically disabled people can be dropped off?
We recommend that you arrive between 8:30 and 10 a.m. so you can park in the Green Lot (Schooley Mill) and park in the designated parking area, then you can proceed right down Second Street to Main Street, and enjoy the Fair on one level. (See the Fair map to plan your visit.) This is the only way we can guarantee an accessible route.

Most of the historic buildings and private houses on tour are not wheelchair accessible.

May I bring my dog?

Please do NOT bring pets. The streets are crowded, and animals cannot be taken into buildings nor left unattended outside. There is no readily accessible water for thirsty pets.