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 Marketplace, located in a heavily trafficked area near the Beer & Wine Garden, features local businesses 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

Supporting young entrepreneurs has long been a Bluemont Fair tradition. If you are 6-17 years of age and want to showcase and sell your products or services, you may qualify for booth space in the Children’s Fair. The Children’s Fair is located in the Children’s Fair Field behind the Bluemont Community Center. Please complete the form below to apply.

Questions? Contact the Young Entrepreneurs Chair.

Thank you for your interest in the Bluemont Fair! We’re excited to welcome young entrepreneurs and hope you enjoy the Fair as much as we do!

Spaces & Fees

Spaces

Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as completed applications are received.

• Cost per space (non-refundable): $30.00
• Size: Approximately 12′ x 12′
• All space fees are for the 2-day weekend. No single days accepted
• Payment is due upon application approval
• Booths must be staffed from 10 AM to 5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.
• If desired, vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs and/or canopies
• Please be prepared for all weather conditions—the Fair runs rain or shine.

Included in the Vendor Fee

• Your paid space(s)
• Generic fair advertising
• Four (4) Fair entrance wristbands, two for each day (Saturday & Sunday). Additional wristbands may be purchased at the gate on each day of the Fair for $10 each.
• A parking tag for use during the Fair in the general parking area, which is free for all attendees. This tag will allow you to park in a reserved area near the entrance gate, making it easier to unload any inventory you may need to bring in during the fair. Please note that this designated parking area is about 1/4 mile (a 5-6 minute walk) from the Community Center, where the booths are located.

Standards

Items for Sale

All items for sale in the Young Entrepreneur section must be 100% handmade by you and reflect high-quality workmanship, originality, and creativity. Use of natural materials is encouraged whenever possible. A jury committee will review all applications to determine eligibility.

Commercial, imported, or wholesale items are not allowed. The Bluemont Fair Committee reserves the right to remove vendors who misrepresent their work; all fees will be forfeited.

Please note: Food items are not permitted in the Young Entrepreneur section. If you’re interested in selling baked goods, please apply separately as a Baked Goods Consignor or a Food Vendor.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a file (in a common format such as PDF, Word, etc.) that includes

• Photos of the items you intend to sell, along with a brief description of the process and materials used to create each item
• Photo/s of your booth setup (if available)

Once complete, this file needs to be uploaded in the file upload section of the form below.

Application Deadline August 1, 2026

Applications submitted after August 1, 2026, will still be considered as space allows.

Application Status

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified by email.

Payment

If you’re accepted as a vendor, your confirmation email will include instructions for completing your payment. All payments will be made electronically by credit card. You’ll have seven (7) days from approval to make your payment. If payment isn’t received on time, your space may be forfeited. If you miss the deadline but still want to participate, please contact the Children’s Fair Chair as soon as possible—your space may still be available, but it’s not guaranteed. A $25 late fee per space applies after September 1, 2026.

Fair Participation

Pre-Fair Information Package

By September 1, 2026, you will get a “pre-fair information package” by email. This will include

• Map of the Children’s Fair area
• Your designated space(s)

Setup

• Setup begins on Friday, September 19, starting at noon. You may drive to your designated spot at that time to unload. During the Fair, special vendor parking will be available at the back of the field near your booth. Please note that on Fair days, vehicles may only enter or exit this parking area before 10 AM and after 5 PM.
• Four (4) Fair entrance wristbands, two for each day (Saturday & Sunday) will be provided to you upon your arrival.  Additional wristbands may be purchased at the gate on each day of the Fair for $10 each.

Set Up

• Friday, Sep 18, 2026 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
• Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Welcome Package

A welcome package will be provided to you after 2:00 PM on Friday or upon your arrival on Saturday morning. The package is available at the front desk of the Bluemont Community Center It will include

• General fair information
• Village layout map
• (4) Fair entrance wristbands, two for each day (Saturday & Sunday)
• (1) Parking tag

Accepted Forms of Payment

Vendors must accept credit cards.

Sales Tax

All vendors must collect and pay Virginia State Sales Tax on all merchandise sold. For more information, contact the Commonwealth Of Virginia Department of Taxation.

Security

The fairgrounds will be periodically patrolled on Friday and Saturday nights, but exhibitors are responsible for the security of their own materials at all times.

No-Shows

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

Weather

The Fair will be held rain or shine. However, in cases of extreme weather that present safety risks, the Fair Administration reserves the right to cancel the event.

Young Entrepreneurs Application

The application will be posted a few months before the Fair. Please check back then.
If you have any questions or issues with this application form, please contact Amanda.barr[@]loudoun.gov.