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Great Meadow Events Center

5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198
Directions / Hours: 365 Days/Year, Dawn – Dusk

Great Meadow Foundation

5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198
Directions / Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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News & Updates

Largest steeplechase event in the country returns to Virginia this month

On Saturday, October 25, when the flag drops and the announcer proclaims “They’re off!” – it will mark the 88th running of the International Gold Cup races. With more than 40,000 attendees, it’s one of the largest steeplechase events in the U.S. and one of the largest...

Hurdle trials at Great Meadow map new course ahead of fall circuit

A hurdle “trials” was held Sept. 13 at Great Meadow, designed by National Steeplechase Association President Al Griffin as an unsanctioned, preseason schooling opportunity for inexperienced steeplechase horses that allowed horsemen to practice over the newly routed...

Gold Cup returns to Great Meadow

The international Gold Cup, one of the largest steeplechase events in the United States, returns to Great Meadow in Fauquier County on Saturday, Oct. 25. Gates open at 10 a.m. with the first race at noon. Tickets are for sale online with special packages and...

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