EXPLORE ACTIVITES AT THE BIG BOOM
There's something for everyone at Great Meadow's Independence Day Celebration! From live entertainment and family-friendly activities to delicious food, local vendors, and one of the region's largest fireworks displays, you'll find plenty to enjoy throughout the evening.
Browse the activities below to plan your visit, and be sure to download
our event map before you arrive so you can easily find your favorite attractions on July 4.
Please Note: Some activities, performances, and entertainment are weather dependent and may be delayed, modified, or canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances for the safety of our guests, participants, and staff.
STEWARD STAND STAGE
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Music by Mike Parker
Visit ENTERTAINMENT for more details.
Show starts at 6 pm
PETTING ZOO
Meet llamas, donkeys, goats, sheep, and other adorable animal friends in this hands-on experience that's perfect for kids and animal lovers of all ages.
Open 4:30 - 7:30 pm
GAMES + ACTIVITIES
Kids Games, Lawn Games,
Face Painting, Heroic Axe Battle Wagon* and more!
Heroic Axe Battle Wagon* open 4 - 8:30 pm
Face Painting open 4:30 - 7:30 pm
ROCK WALL
Take your adventure to new heights! Challenge yourself on our climbing wall and see if you can make it to the top. Fun for kids, teens, and adventurous adults alike.
Open 4:00 - 8 pm
VENDOR VILLAGE
Local food, beverage, and merchandise vendors.
Features the Meadow Bar and Pearmund Cellars.
Open 4 - 8:45 pm
PONY RIDES*
Young riders can enjoy a memorable pony ride in a safe, supervised environment. It's the perfect way to introduce little ones to these gentle animals.
Open 4:30 - 7:30 pm
* Additional fees apply.
VENDOR VILLAGE
as of June 23, 2026
A & M Foods
Asia Fusion Elite
Blue Ribbon
Boz
Bruster's of Winchester
Cactus Grill
Chocolate Moonshine Gourmet Fudge
Emerald Amor Cafe
EverChill
Gyro Deluxe
Itumiray
Kingdom Gourmet Foods
Lisa's Art Nook
LJ Mobile Ice-cream
Moo Thru
NC Ribs on Wheels
NoStressJVS
Pilot Painting
Portuguese Please
Sno Kool
Squeeze The Day
Sterling Sips
