If you’re looking for a small-town, big-time 4th of July celebration with music, food, fun, a parade, a Beauty Pageant, a Vesper service, a Country Music show, and some end-the-night-light-up-the-sky fireworks, then make your way out to Gypsy Hill Park for a wonderful family 3-day event. And it’s all FREE!

The only thing you need to bring is your lawn chair. Happy Birthday America, which is centered around giving back to the community as well as remembering and celebrating America’s favorite holiday, was started in 1970 by Staunton’s favorite sons, The Statler Brothers. Second-generation country music duo Wilson Fairchild now headlines the event with their show on the night of the 4th with their special music guest. Come wave your red, white, and blue, and we’ll see you in the park!

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

1:00 pm: Happy Birthday America Beauty Pageant (Rec building by golf course)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

2:00 pm: Vendors & Carnival open for business (on the Main lot)
6:30 pm: Vesper Service begins (Main Stage on ball field)
Keynote speaker: Johnny Minick
7:30 pm: Heaven's Mountain Band (Main Stage)
8:15 pm: Jeff & Sheri Easter

Thursday, July 4, 2024

6:00 am: Gates open to bring in lawn chairs for the Chair Dash
7:30 am: Firecracker 5K run by Sole Focus (Gypsy Hill Park)
7:30 am -9:30 am: Parade Line Up on Thornrose Avenue
10:00 am: Parade begins (Gypsy Hill Park)
12:00 pm: Main lot open with Food, Vendors, & Carnival
2:00 pm: Stonewall Brigade Band concert (Bandstand Stage)
3:00 pm: Prime (Main Stage)
4:30 pm: Spencer Hatcher & The Ol' Son Gang (Main Stage)
6:00 pm: Jack & Davis Reid Music (Main Stage)
7:30 pm: Wilson Fairchild concert (Main Stage)
8:30 pm: Wade Hayes (Main Stage)
9:45 pm: Veteran Salute (Main Stage)
10:00 pm: Fireworks show to close-out the event

Date: July 3-4, 2024

Location: Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401

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