Often referred to as The Waterford Fair, The Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit deserves the national recognition it receives as one of the best home tours and craft exhibits in the country. The tours of many historic homes in the National Historic Landmark fascinating village of Waterford and the extensive and high quality of the crafts on display throughout the village make this a must-attend event on calendars across the country.

This year, 140 artisans will demonstrate techniques of heritage craftsmanship and extensive tours of preserved homes and buildings will be extremely popular. You will also have ample opportunities to tour Civil War and Quaker cemeteries and to audit class in an 1880 classroom in Waterford's restored one-room schoolhouse on Friday, October 3.

Three floors of juried hand-crafts will be for sale in a restored brick mill; vintage barns will showcase fine art and photography, crafts and music. The Country Store will offer homemade baked goods, jams, coffee, candles, soaps, baskets and more and visitors will enjoy continuous traditional music and dance.

Colonial era militia encampments will fascinate visitors, the marching fife and drum corps will enliven the events and Civil War re-enactors will skirmish during the festivities. Plus, lots of activities are planned for children throughout the weekend.

The three-day events take place throughout the Waterford Village and surrounding fields. The main headquarters is located at 40183 Main Street, Waterford, VA 20197.

Please plan to visit Waterford Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5, 2014, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $20 per person per day, children 12 and under admitted free. Advance tickets are $16 per person per day, $15 for active military (order online Aug. 13-Sept. 29). Advance tickets at ticket outlets may be purchased through October 2 (check web site for list of outlets).

Waterford is located just 45 miles northwest of Washington, DC and in close proximity to Dulles International Airport. To get there: take the Dulles Toll Road/Greenway to Leesburg, exit left and follow signs for Route 7 West. Continue on Route 7 and Exit onto Route 9 West to Route 662 (Clarke's Gap Road) and follow to Waterford.

Proceeds from the Waterford Fair are used to carry out the Waterford Foundation's mission of education and preservation.

Please telephone 540-882-3018, Ext. 17, or visit the web at www.Waterfordfoundation.org for more information.