“The Millinery” -- Sarah Cooper (W. Va) and Becca Goughnour, of Herndon. Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection
Visitors from all over attended the 18th Century Colonial Fair, immersing themselves in the colonial times through food, merchandise and traditional activities.
The smell of traditional roasted chicken filled the air as the British flag waved in the afternoon sun. Children dressed in bonnets and buckled shoes skipped through the gravel, giggling as they weaved through the wide assortment of booths the July Market Fair at Claude Moore Colonial Farm had to offer. From long-serving volunteers to first-time visitors, people of all ages enjoyed the two-day affair, despite the blistering heat.
Some highlights from the daily schedule included a swords demo, a militia march, a puppet show and a three-legged race. Mainly children took part in the events throughout the day, while parents could be seen purchasing goods in the market, such as jewelry from “The Millinery” and children’s toys from “Noah’s Ark.” Other popular features of the fair included a potpourri booth, a blacksmith, lively fiddlers and food booths cheekily named “Mother Clucks Bake Oven” and “The Shady Poult and Piglet.” Missed out on all the fun? Be sure to attend the next Market Fair this fall on Oct. 17-18.