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

June 29, 2025
1:00 pm: Happy Birthday America Beauty Pageant (Rec building by golf course)

July 3, 2025

2:00 pm: Vendors open for business (on Main lot)

6:30pm: Vesper Service begins (Main Stage on ball field)

Keynote speaker: Pastor Todd Latham

7:30pm: Heaven’s Mountain Band

8:15pm: Darin and Brooke Aldridge

July 4, 2025

6:00 am: Gates open to bring in lawn chairs

7:30 am: Firecracker 5K run by Sole Focus (Gypsy Hill Park)

10:00 am: Parade begins (Gypsy Hill Park)

12:00 pm: Main lot open with Food, Vendors, and Carnival

2:00 pm: Stonewall Brigade Band concert (Bandstand Stage)

3:00 pm: Entertainment – Music begins (Main Stage on ball field)

Prime

U.S. Navy Country Current Band

Jack and Davis Reid

7:30pm: Wilson Fairchild (Main Stage)

8:30pm: Emily Ann Roberts (Main Stage)

9:45pm: Veteran Salute (Main Stage)

10:00 pm: Fireworks show to close-out the event

Date: July 3-4, 2025

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

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