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Schedule of Events

The Great Meadow Independence Day Celebration is a major annual Greater Washington area event, drawing family crowds up to 10,000 each year to our beautiful countryside. Entertainment during the early evening features: music, family games & activities prior to the culmination of a dazzling display of fireworks over our lush, green venue.

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5:00PM - Gates Open

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5:30PM - 8:30PM

All Day Activities: Fair Games, Face Painting, Mini Golf, Concessions & Vendors, Music, Various Demonstrations and Exhibitions.

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6:00PM - 7:00PM

Color Guard, Flyovers, National Anthem

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7:00PM - 8:30PM

Family Fun Activities (Polo Exhibition, Tug-O-War, Games, Stick Pony Races etc.)

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8:30PM

Best Hat & Tailgate Awards Announced

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9:00PM - Fireworks & Drone Show

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10:00PM - Event Ends

LOCATION

GREAT MEADOW

5089 Old Tavern Road,

The Plains, VA 20198

© 2025 by Great Meadow Foundation. Great Meadow Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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