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Thank you FAUQUIER NOW for the great piece on the

Thank you FAUQUIER NOW for the great piece on the Inaugural Hunter Exam at Great Meadow on March 29!
IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD YET, the Inaugural Hunter Exam is taking place at Great Meadow on 03.29.25.
The Hunter Exam is one of the most difficult physical and mental challenges known to man, with only about 10 out of every 1,000 applicants earning the coveted "Hunter Status". Participants and spectators are welcome! Link to article, event details and tickets via link in our bio. @fauquiernow @thehunterassociation

DID YOU KNOW that NOVAAR launches are open to the

DID YOU KNOW that NOVAAR launches are open to the public? If you enjoy model rocketry, this is THE EVENT FOR YOU! The next launch is scheduled for Saturday, March 1. You can view their 2025 scheduled launches at Great Meadow in our calendar (link in bio). To learn more about NOVAAR and joining one of the most active model rocket clubs in the US, visit novaar.org.

We are just over two months away from the 100th ru

We are just over two months away from the 100th running the Virginia Gold Cup! Tickets and tailgates are going fast so secure your spot soon for this historical race on Saturday, May 3! GET YOUR TICKETS AT LINK IN BIO #vagoldcup #greatmeadow40

FAMILY FUN AT GREAT MEADOW! Our events are not jus

FAMILY FUN AT GREAT MEADOW! Our events are not just for racing fans, we've got something for the whole family to enjoy! From Sunset Polo on Saturday evenings to our big 4th of July Celebration, we have something for everyone to enjoy outdoors. Our schedule of events for 2025 is LIVE. Check out the link in our bio to see what we have planned this year! #greatmeadow40 @greatmeadowpolo

🎉TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉 Tickets for the histor

🎉TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉
Tickets for the historic 100th Running of the Virginia Gold Cup Races are NOW on sale! We can't wait to celebrate the 100th running of the Virginia Gold Cup and 40 years of running the races at Great Meadow! #greatmeadow40

📢TICKET LINK IN BIO!

📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🐎✨ Join us on Satur

📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🐎✨
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as we celebrate this historic trifecta at Great Meadow:

🎉 100th Year Anniversary of the running of Virginia Gold Cup Races
🎉 40th Anniversary of Great Meadow
🎉 40th Running of the Spring Virginia Gold Cup at Great Meadow

This iconic event promises a day filled with thrilling steeplechase racing, tailgating, and timeless traditions. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Monday, February 3.
📍 Location: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for updates!

Thank you to Fauquier Times for this wonderful piece on the 100th Running! Read more via the link in our bio.

#VirginiaGoldCup #GreatMeadow40 #100YearsStrong

🎉 As we step into an exciting new chapter this

🎉 As we step into an exciting new chapter this year, we are thrilled to welcome our newly appointed Chair, Karen Crane!

Karen brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for community engagement, equestrian sport, preservation, and, most importantly, Great Meadow. Her leadership will guide us into an incredible future.

Please join us in giving Karen a warm welcome as we embark on a transformative year for Great Meadow!

📣Read more about Karen’s vision and leadership in Fauquier Now: LINK IN BIO! #greatmeadow40

🌟 Welcoming 2025 at Great Meadow with anticipat

🌟 Welcoming 2025 at Great Meadow with anticipation and excitement for the future! 🌟
This year marks 40 years of cherished memories and community connections, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with all of you. Together, we’ll create new moments, preserve this beautiful space, and build a legacy that lasts for generations. #GreatMeadow40

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