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Model Trains

Step inside the Bluemont Community Center (second floor) to visit our extensive model train display! Children love to see the running trains and investigate the interesting layouts. We are delighted to have Northern Virginia NTRAK with us.              
 

Petting Zoo

Included with Fair admission is entrance to our petting zoo. Kids can step inside and pet their favorite critters!    
 

Rope Bridge

The Rope Bridge in the parking lot is run by Boy Scout Troop 961 (who also manage our parking). Test your balance and support our local Boy Scouts!
 

United Methodist Church of Bluemont

The Bluemont United Methodist Church, the lovely stone church across from the Community Center, will again be serving as a Hospitality Center with tents and seating on our front lawn. Guests are welcome to take a rest and visit the quilt show inside or see the videos on the history of Bluemont running on the ... Read More
 

Snickersville Academy

Be sure to visit the Snickersville Academy log cabin, c. 1825. Enjoy a walk up the Turnpike and over the creek (look for signs!) to visit Bluemont’s first school/church, set up as it would have been in its schoolhouse days. Stroll back in time to relax in the shade of the beautifully restored cabin, read ... Read More
 

Rock Climbing Wall ($)

The popular rock climbing wall will be located in Stone’s Field this year. For a few extra dollars, challenge yourself—can you get to the top?  
 

Pony Rides ($)

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.
 

Pickle & Pie Contest

Each year we have stiff competition in our Pickle & Pie Contest! On Saturday morning, bring your best pickles and your tastiest pies—the prizes are beautiful crafts created by Fair artisans. And be at the Lake Store by 1 pm Saturday to taste the winners—the competing pies are sold by the slice after the contest ... Read More
 

Fiber Arts

Many of us associate wool with sheep, but other farm animals — including alpacas, bunnies and goats — also produce fibers that can be spun into yarn and then woven, knit, or made into other creative items. Visit Creekside Fiber Arts Field  to see and pet local fiber animals; view demonstrations of spinning, weaving and ... Read More
 

Children’s Fair

This area behind the Bluemont Community Center is a highlight for our youngest fairgoers. It is a self-contained section of the fair filled with old-fashioned fun. The kids can have their face painted or get a glitter tattoo for free, play games, make crafts, or just blow bubbles and climb on hay bales—all included in ... Read More