Join Us at the 56th Annual Bluemont Fair September 19–20, 2026

The Bluemont Fair is a beloved, village-wide, two-day country fair that draws between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors each year. Our Bake Sale, held in the historic E.E. Lake General Store, features homemade treats from twenty local bakers throughout the weekend.

The fair is widely promoted across local, regional, and state channels, including:

• Community signboards and posters
• Our website, search engines, and social media
• Newspapers, libraries, and community centers
• Retail stores, malls, tourism brochures
• The Virginia Artisan Trail Network

We welcome bakers of all kinds — from hobbyists to professionals — and all types of baked goods, from whole pies and cookies to loaves of bread or anything else you specialize in. Your homemade creations are always a highlight of the Bluemont Fair Bake Sale. The Bake Sale is limited to 20 bakers, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

To participate, please review the information below and complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

Questions? Contact the Bake Sale Chair.

Standards

Items Allowed for Sale

• All baked goods must be 100% handmade by you and freshly prepared.
• Frozen, commercial, imported, or wholesale items are not permitted.
• Jams, jellies, and pickles are allowed only if your kitchen is certified by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
  • The Fair and the Bake Sale Chair are not responsible for obtaining certification.
  • Be prepared to provide documentation if requested.
• The Bluemont Fair Committee reserves the right to remove vendors who misrepresent their goods. All fees will be forfeited in such cases.

Fees

Application Fee

$20.00 non-refundable

Sales Payout

• Bakers keep 80% of their sales
• The Bluemont Fair retains 20%

Sales Tax

All vendors are required to collect and remit Virginia State Sales Tax on sales. For details, visit the Commonwealth Of Virginia Department of Taxation website.

Drop-Off & Inventory Control

Drop-Off Times

• Friday, September 18, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday, September 19, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Sunday, September 20, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Location: E.E. Lake Store, 18351 Railroad Street, Bluemont, VA 20135
Please allow time to check in and arrange your items on the counter.
New this year: All bakers will receive an equal amount of counter space, so please plan accordingly. Additional details will be provided closer to the Fair.

Inventory Control

• Every item you wish to sell must have a tag or label that lists:
  • your vendor number (numbers will be assigned and emailed by the end of August)
  • all ingredients
  • the price
• Bring an itemized list at drop-off with your vendor number and detailed descriptions (e.g., “16 packs of 6 chocolate fudge candies – $6 each; 10 crispy rice treats – $2 each”).
• New this year: We’re excited to introduce a section of the bake sale dedicated to gluten-free items and other food sensitivities. If your items fit these categories, please plan to place them in this section.
• If you opt in on your application, you’ll receive a photo text on Saturday evening showing your remaining inventory to help you restock for Sunday.
• Prices cannot be discounted during the weekend due to accounting limitations. Please price items to sell while ensuring a fair profit.
• Unsold items may be picked up Sunday, 5:00–5:30 PM. Items not collected by 5:30 PM will be donated, unless prior arrangements are made.

No-Shows

Failure to show up for the Fair without prior notice will result in removal from future Bluemont Fair invitations and communications.

Volunteer & Get a Free Fair Pass

If you’d like to receive a free pass to the Fair, you may sign up for a 2–3 hour volunteer shift selling baked goods during the Fair weekend. This is a popular volunteer position because it takes place inside an air-conditioned building. Volunteers receive a free Fair admission pass for the day of their shift, plus a coupon for discounted Fair merchandise.

Bake Sale Application

The application will be posted a few months before the Fair. Please check back then.