Colonial Market & Fair

Artisan-Made Products

Handcrafted goods created by more than 30 colonial artisans will be offered for sale. These include:

• Glassware
• Jewelry
• Pottery
• Ceramics
• Furniture
• Leather Goods
• Silhouette Portraits
• Clothing
• Paintings
• Fiddles
• Baskets

Performance Schedule

Military Demonstrations on the 12-Acre Field

10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

• First VA Regiment of the Continental Line
• His Majesty’s Marines
• The 7th Regiment of Foot
• The Guards Grenadier Company
• Company W of the Royal Artillery 

Bowling Green

• The Air Balloon (schedule varies)
• 18th-Century Cricket (schedule varies)

Music at the Crossroads

• 9:00 a.m. - Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer
• 10:00 a.m. - Ship’s Company Chanteymen
• 11:00 a.m. - Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer
• 12:00 p.m. - Ship’s Company Chanteymen
• 1:00 p.m. - Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer
• 2:00 p.m. - Ship’s Company Chanteymen
• 3:00 p.m. - Donna Nomick, Hammered Dulcimer
• 4:00 p.m. - Ship’s Company Chanteymen

At the General's Tent

• All Day - The Sons of Liberty, Musicians
• 11:00 a.m. - Meet "General Washington"
• 1:00 p.m. - Meet "General Washington"
• 3:00 p.m. - Meet "General Washington"

Marketplace Amuseuments 

• All Day - Robert Mouland, Musician

On the Market Square Stage

• 10:00 a.m. - Punch & Judy
• 10:30 a.m. - Mr. Peter Gardiner, 18th Century Conjuror
• 11:00 a.m. - Professor Thompson S. Gunn & His Mystic Arts of Asia
• 11:30 a.m. - Dr. Balthasar, Miracle Medicine for Man & Beast
• 12:00 p.m. - Punch & Judy
• 12:30 p.m. - Mr. Peter Gardiner, 18th Century Conjuror
• 1:00 p.m. - Professor Thompson S. Gunn & His Mystic Arts of Asia
• 1:30 p.m. - Dr. Balthasar, Miracle Medicine for Man & Beast
• 2:00 p.m. - Punch & Judy
• 2:30 p.m. - Mr. Peter Gardiner, 18th Century Conjuror
• 3:00 p.m. - Professor Thompson S. Gunn & His Mystic Arts of Asia
• 3:30 p.m. - Dr. Balthasar, Miracle Medicine for Man & Beast

Safety Measures

• Social Distancing: We ask guests to maintain 6-feet of social distancing. Artisan tents will be spread out, and we are encouraging one-way traffic through each tent. In performance spaces, social distancing marks will be laid out to allow guests and performers to socially distance.
• Facial Coverings: All guests, artisans, performers and staff will be required to wear facial coverings both indoors and outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.
• Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the estate.
• Enhanced Cleaning: Mount Vernon's staff will provide regular enhanced cleaning in high touch areas throughout the day.
• Online Sales: Products will be available for purchase through the artisans' websites from September 1 through September 20.

Learn more about safety protocols.

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