Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 17, 2025
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Holiday Market returns to Fairy Stone State Park
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Fairy Stone Lake)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Fairy Stone State Park)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Fayerdale Hall)
STUART, Va. – Celebrate the spirit of the season and support local artisans at the 4th Annual Holiday Market at Fairy Stone State Park. It will be held on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Fayerdale Hall Conference Center.
This event showcases a variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, baked goods, seasonal décor and unique gifts, perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list while supporting small businesses and local makers.
Admission to the market is free, and the regular parking fee will be waived for shoppers. Visitors are encouraged to bring cash for vendors who may not accept cards.
Fairy Stone State Park, one of Virginia’s original six state parks, is known for its beautiful lake views and legendary fairy stones. The 4,700-acre park offers more than 10 miles of trails, cabins and a range of educational programs.
For more information about the Holiday Market or Fairy Stone State Park, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov/fairy-stone or call 276-930-2424.
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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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