Colonial Market and Fair

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Cultural & TraditionalMount Vernon
Dates19–20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsWhat sets this fair apart is its
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Colonial Market and Fair in Mount Vernon

Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon fills a 12-acre field with craftspeople demonstrating 18th-century trades before selling handmade goods like baskets, ceramics, and soaps. Visitors can join in colonial-era games on the bowling green, and live music carries through the market square throughout the day.

You step onto the broad field and the whole place feels alive at once: bakers working, craftspeople talking over their tables, children wandering toward old-fashioned games, and music carrying in from the market square.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets this fair apart is its working-history format: rather than displaying craft behind glass, artisans demonstrate 18th-century techniques in front of the crowd, then sell what they have made directly from the same booth

02

The mystery stays covered

Colonial-era games on the bowling green give visitors, not just spectators, something to do, and live music in the market square keeps the fair feeling social rather than purely educational

03

The city starts moving

That mix of hands-on demonstration, participation, and music is what makes the day feel like a working village rather than a museum event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Live demonstrations of 18th-century trades

Water and renewal

Living ritual

immediately followed by direct sales from the same booth

The sacred route

Living ritual

define Colonial Market and Fair's working-history format

The local code

Living ritual

Colonial-era games on the bowling green and live music through the market square have become fixed parts of the day alongside the craft demonstrations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

19–20 September 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Wear sturdy shoes suited to grass and long stretches of standing, and dress for outdoor weather since the fair takes place across a full 12-acre field.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.91 N, 73.84 WOpen in Google Maps

Mount Vernon, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mount Vernon via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mount Vernon, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearWear sturdy shoes suited to grass and long stretches of standing, and dress for outdoor weather since the fair takes place across a full 12-acre field.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Colonial Market and Fair?

Colonial Market and Fair is listed for 19–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Colonial Market and Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Mount Vernon, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mount Vernon, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmorrisonhouse.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates19–20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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