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Great Meadow Foundation

Preserving open space. Advancing equestrian sport.

VIEW THE 2025 GREAT MEADOW EVENT CALENDAR

NEWS & UPDATES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW | 100th RUNNING OF THE VIRGINIA GOLD CUP

THE SPRING VIRGINIA GOLD CUP WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, AT GREAT MEADOW IN THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA. SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS MONUMENTAL CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF RUNNING THE VIRGINIA GOLD CUP, 40 YEARS OF RUNNING THE VIRGINIA GOLD CUP AT GREAT MEADOW, AND THE 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT MEADOW!

NEWS | Virginia Gold Cup will be held at Great Meadow

FAUQUIER TIMES | JANUARY 25, 2025

NEWS | New Great Meadow Foundation Chair Optimistic...

FAUQUIER NOW | DECEMBER 20, 2025

Get ready for world-class polo! πŸ† The inaugural Get ready for world-class polo! πŸ†
The inaugural Four Nations Cup is coming to Great Meadow on June 1!  Experience the excitement, prestige, and iconic style of international polo competition right here in The Plains, VA. 🎟️Get tickets at fournationscup.com #FourNationsCup #polo #greatmeadow #internationalpolo #sportsdiplomacy
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
πŸŽ‰TODAY IS THE DAY! πŸŽ‰ Tickets for the histor πŸŽ‰TODAY IS THE DAY! πŸŽ‰ 
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

πŸ“’TICKET LINK IN BIO!
πŸ“£ Mark Your Calendars! 🐎✨ Join us on Satur πŸ“£ Mark Your Calendars! 🐎✨
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as we celebrate this historic trifecta at Great Meadow:

πŸŽ‰ 100th Year Anniversary of the running of Virginia Gold Cup Races 
πŸŽ‰ 40th Anniversary of Great Meadow
πŸŽ‰ 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. 
πŸ“ Location: Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
πŸ“… 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
πŸŽ‰ As we step into an exciting new chapter this πŸŽ‰ 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!

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