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.
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!
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.
For many children who get to experience a country fair, one of the things they remember the most is a pony ride. For a small fee, kids can enjoy a ride on a gentle pony, brought to us by Valerie Hoke Pony Rides. Located in the field next to the post office.
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.
The area behind the Bluemont Community Center is a kid-friendly highlight of the fair, offering free face painting, temporary tattoos, games, crafts, and bubble-blowing fun. Specialty crafters offer henna tattoos and sand art for children. Activities are included with fair admission and our Young Entrepreneurs ages 6-17 offer more items in their booths.
Come inside a real train caboose! See where the conductor ate and slept and used the bathroom. The caboose is located behind the Community Center and will be open for exploration from 10-12 on Saturday and Sunday.
We’re excited to have Eric Zieg, an experienced blacksmith and demonstrator at Mt. Vernon, joining us at the Bluemont Fair. With years of experience, he expertly teaches visitors about the blacksmith’s role in history. Visit him in Stone’s Field to see his craft in action!
Be sure to visit the E.E. Lake Store for Fair merchandise, including our famous t-shirts, and explore the Plaster Museum of Bluemont’s Heritage. Don’t miss the area’s biggest bake sale, featuring homemade treats from local bakers—including gluten-free options! Enjoy a coffee with your pastries, and on Saturday at 1 pm, grab a slice of pie ... Read More
