Happy Independence Day!

While there are many activities in the Richmond area this Fourth of July week, why not try something different?

Join Commonwealth Event Company in Plains, Virginia for the July 4th Celebration at Great Meadow.

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Much more than just a tremendous Fireworks finale, from the moment the gates open at 4pm, there is jam-packed fun waiting for everyone in the family.

Some of activities at this year's 4th Celebration

Laser tag

Pony rides

Polo exhibitions

Helicopter air show and so much more....

You can buy your carload ticket on line, visit the Great Meadows website for all of the details.  

Of course, we've got this event covered!

Hope to see you there.

Mark Your Calendars!! Upcoming Events

Looking for things to do around Richmond?  Here is a list of some upcoming events to keep you busy.

Keep checking back for more updates!

July

McDonald's Mid-Atlantic Clay Court Championships (July 9-16)

Hanover Tomato Festival (July 9)

Chesapeake Ruritan Crab Feast (July 23)

Whatifcreditunions.com Dragon Boat Festival (July 30)

August

 Henricus Dauber Dash (August 6)

28th Annual Watermelon Festival (August 7)

2nd Annual Richmond Jazz Festival (August 11)

Filipino Festival (August 12-13)

Anthem Moonlight Ride (August 13)

20th Annual Hanover Crab Feast (August 19)

Patrick Henry Half-Marathon (August 27)

September

Chevy Rock & Roll 400 (September 10)

7th Annual Oktoberfest (September 16-18)

Juvenile Diabetes Walk (September 18)

Maymont Cross-Country Festival (September 23-24)

The Family Peace Festival (September 25)
Virginia State Fair (September 29-October 9)

October

2nd Street Festival (October 1)

Carytown Wine Festival (October 9) 

Richmond Folk Festival (October 14-16)

Art Affair (October 15-16)

Powhatan Festival of the Grape (October 22)

North of Richmond

Virginia Scottish Games and Festival (September 3-4) The Plains, Va

The Wine Festival at The Plains (September 10-11) The Plains, Va

International Gold Cup Races (October 15) The Plains, Va

West of Richmond

Bluefield Coal Show (September 14-16) Bluefield, Va

4th Annual Chocolate Festival (October 16) Charlottesville, Va

Virginia Beach Area

34th Annual Suffolk Peanut Festival (October 6-9) Suffolk, Va

U.S. 9-Ball Championships (October 16-22) Chesapeake, Va

Still want more? Visit these great links!

Richmond Sports Backers

Venture Richmond

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4th of July Celebration at Great Meadows

Come Celebrate Independence Day with Commonwealth Event and the Great Meadow Foundation

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If you still don't have plans for this weekend head on up to Great Meadow in The Plains, Va for their 4th of July Celebration!  Come out to see the magnificent display of fireworks, plenty of activities for the kids, and tents provided by Commonwealth Event Company!  It is a 4th of July you will not soon forget!

Aerial Pictures

Here are some great aerial photos we got ahold of.....

100'x120' for Newport News Greek Festival

 2011 Virginia Gold Cup Races

2011 New Kent Wine Festival

2011 Virginia Gold Cup

We are beginning the preparations for the Virginia Gold Cup Races at Great Meadow, one of our favorite events of the year!  The Race runs on the first Saturday every May rain or shine.  We have begun preparing for the race this year where we will be providing over 170 tents of all varieties.  

Check Back for More to Soon Come!

Spring 2010 Virginia Gold Cup

Fall 2010 International Gold Cup