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, Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music legend Gene Watson. A big thanks to our presenting sponsors, First Bank and Charlie Obaugh Auto Group for their support. Come wave your red, white, and blue, and we’ll see you in the park!

Schedule:

Sunday, July 2, 2023

1:00pm: Happy Birthday America Beauty Pageant (Rec building by golf course) - Gypsy Hill Park Gym
Pageant Application

Monday, July 3, 2023

12:00pm: Vendors open for business (on the Main lot)
6:30pm: Vesper Service begins (Main Stage on ball field)
Keynote speaker: Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Mark Tinsley
8:00pm: Heaven's Mountain Band (Main Stage)

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

6:00am: Gates open to bring in lawn chairs
7:30am: Firecracker 5K run by Sole Focus (Gypsy Hill Park)
10:00am: Parade begins (Gypsy Hill Park)
Application Form
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12:00pm: Main lot open with Food, Vendors, and Carnival
12:00pm: US Army National Guard 29th Division Rock Band (Bandstand Stage)
2:00pm: Stonewall Brigade Band concert (Bandstand Stage)
3:00pm: Kentucky Just Us (Main Stage)
4:30pm: Spencer Hatcher and The Ol' Son Gang (Main Stage)
6:00pm: Jack and Davis Reid Music (Main Stage)
7:30pm: Wilson Fairchild concert (Main Stage)
8:30pm: Gene Watson concert (Main Stage)
9:45pm: Veteran Salute (Main Stage)
10:00pm: Fireworks show to close-out the event

Date: July 3 - 4, 2023

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

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