18th Century Market Fair takes visitors back to colonial era

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FORT LOUDOUN – The Fort Loudoun 18th Century Market Fair is an event that will feature over 50 artisans selling their wares, a chance to shoot at marks, and a glimpse of frontier life during the 18th Century. Visitors can experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship of the 18th Century. There will be artisanal food, speakers, games for children, Faire Wynds Circus, live Celtic music by Susquehanna Bucks, and other performers. Great food vendors will be on site.

Artisans attending include Acorn Forge, Albemarle Arms, At the Eastern Door, Avalon Valley Woodworks, Bent Wood Boxes, Bickenheuser Baskets, Blackpowder Pouches, Chadds Ford Canvas, Circle M Horns, Claus Jackware, Common Ground Pottery, Craftsman to the Past, Dan Hrinko Boxmaker, Dave Morris Cabinet Maker, Dill’s Tavern, Donna Selfridge Spangler Fraktur Art, Early American Tin, Fashions Revisited, Fikar’s Finest, Fire, Hammer & File, Fort Vause Outfitters, Gen Is He Yow Trading Company, Georgian Kitchen, Gilson & Sons, Gossville Shoes, Half Crown Bakery, Handcrafted Baskets, Handmaid’s Handmade Soap, Hussar Saddlery, J&S Gier Artificers, J. Rook, at the Sign of the Peacock, James Everett Gunsmith, Jason A Cherry LLC, Kaiser Ironworks, Kauffman Fine Furniture, Leather from the Past, Mitch Yates Gunmaker/Silversmith, MUZZLELOADER Magazine, Old Dominion Forge, Reynolds Gunsmith, Royal Blue Traders, Steinhagen Pottery, Stonefield Accoutrements, Stonehouse History, The Joiner Shoppe, The Shortbread Exchange, Tim Sanner Powder Horns, Tin Man Roy, Village Restorations, Warrior’s Path Knives, White Historic Art, Wm. Booth, Draper, and Paul Supley-18th Century medicines display.

Entertainment includes Faire Wynds Circus, flintlock matches on Friday and Saturday, and music by Susquehanna Bucks. Food vendors include Antietam Dairy, Edward’s Kettlecorn, Uncle Eddie’s BBQ, Shuman’s Concessons, Jenni’s Knife and Spork, and Redneck Dogs. The 18th Century Market Fair is a great opportunity to step back in time and experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship of the 18th Century.

The fair will be held on Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for those 17 and under. The fair is located at 1720 N. Brooklyn Rd in Fort Loudoun.

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