DAYTON VA. (Rocktown Now) — Fort Harrison is hosting their 2025 Colonial Trades Fair this Saturday, June 21.  

The fair is free admission and is from 10:00am until 3:00pm. 

Learn how 18th century colonial trade contributed to the settlement of the Shenandoah Valley. 

At the event, there will be demonstrations of: 

  • White oak basketmaking 
  • Flintknapping 
  • Colonial medicine and surgery 
  • Spinning and weaving 
  • Tape loom weaving 
  • Farrier 
  • Smoked food preservation 
  • Broom making 
  • Pottery 
  • Blacksmithing and more! 

Handcrafted items are available for purchase at the event.  Food is available to attendees, and it is a kid-friendly fair. 

The fair is located at 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA. Inside of the Daniel Harrison house built in 1749. 

For any questions, email fortharrisonva@gmail.com.