Catoctin Area Turners hosts live demonstrations where skilled members showcase the art of woodturning. Watch these experts in action at Stone’s Field and see the craft come to life.
Experience the daily life of Civil War soldiers in Stone’s Field. 8th Virginia Infantry – History of a Loudoun-raised company Daily Life – What it was like for a common soldier in the 1860s Military Roles – Duties of officers, NCOs, and enlisted men Drill – Gilham’s Manual of Arms in action Weapons & Gear – ... Read More
The charming stone church across from the Community Center, serves as a Hospitality Center with tents and seating on its front lawn. Guests can relax, explore the quilt show inside, or watch videos about Bluemont’s history on the lower level. Enjoy coffee, cold drinks, and grilled hot dogs, with all profits supporting local and global ... Read More
Be sure to visit Bluemont’s first school and church, Snickersville Academy, celebrating its 200-year anniversary. Follow the footprints up the Turnpike for some old-fashioned fun in the log cabin, set up just as it was in its schoolhouse days. Enjoy children’s games, balloons, crafts, and a dress-up station—plus free popcorn, water, and lemonade for all!
Bluemont has a museum in the E.E. Lake Store that presents stories and memorabilia relating to the history of Bluemont. Come visit our current exhibit—we feature a new aspect of Bluemont each year! Docent tours each day as posted. While you are here, try opening the antique post office boxes still lining the walls of ... Read More
Inside the Bluemont United Methodist Church, across from the Community Center, you’ll find a stunning collection of quilts. Children can enjoy making their own quilt block souvenir from the activity box, while adults can participate in the Waterford Quilt Guild’s annual quilt raffle.
The Bluemont Fair is known far and wide for its music. There are three stages running concurrently, so you will find music almost wherever you go in the village. As a country fair, our focus is on Americana, roots, bluegrass and folk, but you can find a little bit of everything here. The stages are ... Read More
The Bluemont Fair showcases around 80 artisans in its Juried Crafts sections, located on the front lawn and in the Barn behind the Community Center. Browse a variety of handmade goods, including photography, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, pottery, and more. Check out our list of artisans!
Explore Creekside Fiber Arts Field to meet local fiber animals like sheep, alpacas, bunnies, and goats. Enjoy live spinning, weaving, and felting demonstrations, and browse hundreds of handmade items by local artisans. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the weekend and free to attend.
When your feet need a rest, head downstairs in the Bluemont United Methodist Church, the charming stone church in the center of town (entrance on the left side). There, you can watch two documentaries on Bluemont’s history: Snickersville 1864: The Civil War Comes to our Village and When the Trains Came to Bluemont: A Tour ... Read More
