Rules
No
memberships required
NO Animals allowed in primitive areas
If
you have questions on ANY of the rules, please contact us prior to the
event for clarification.
Emergency
Contact: Lewis County Sheriff (304) 269-8245 or WV State Police (304) 269-0500
The
site of this event is a closed airport. There is plenty of room for camping and
parking.
In
keeping with the spirit of this event, there are guidelines that must be
followed. The rules are strict to allow the opportunity to offer each of you
quality camping and trade goods at this Market Fair.
You
are invited to attend this Market Fair. Attendance at this event requires that
all clothing, lodges, visible equipment and accouterments must be in the period
of 1640 through 1840 in North America. Absolutely no modern footwear and
sunglasses of any kind, unless medically certified. Period eyewear is encouraged
for those wearing glasses. All modern items (coolers, bottles, cans, plastic,
etc.) must be kept out of sight at all times. All Photography equipment
(cameras, camcorders, etc.) must be covered when not in use and NO flash
photography. Cell phones should be kept out of sight at all times.
Pre-1840
adherence will be enforced.
The
WVU Jackson’s Mill Historic Area will be advertising to the public. They plan
an extensive advertising campaign. They are also coordinating with the school
systems for the kids visitation. Look for lots of public visitors.
Wood,
water, hooters, and trash service will be provided. Ice will be available for
purchase. Safety and conduct of young people under the age of eighteen (18) is
the responsibility of their parents. The sale, barter, trade of any alcoholic
beverage on any of the Market Fair controlled grounds is expressly prohibited.
There will be no flammable liquids such as kerosene, lighter fluid, propane,
etc., allowed in the primitive camps at the Market Fair. There are provisions
for handicapped participants at the Market Fair. There will be no camping, no
commercial or blanket trading permitted in the parking lot. There will be a
modern camping area with no hookups. There will be no commercial or blanket
trading in the modern camping area.
The
Market Fair Committee urges all participants to stay until 3 pm, on Sunday to
maintain the colonial atmosphere and for the safety of the public.
During
the Market Fair, non-compliance with the Market Fair Rules by any of the Market
Fair participants may result in disciplinary actions.
The
Market Fair Committee reserves the right to make any additional rules even on
the spot and their decision is final. We promise you understanding and
leadership but we reserve the right to keep the integrity of the camp as a
priority.
NO
dogs, cats or pets are allowed in any of the primitive areas. NO horses,
mules or oxen allowed.
Contacts:
Rick & Linda Blizard PO Box 25, Auburn, WV 26325
(304) 349-2292 Email blakbear@ruralnet.org