Operation Cow Drop 2023

Operation Cow Drop 2023 A community fun-filled event at the Hanover County Airport with a charitable impact! Similar events followed in partnership with the Hanover Airport until 2019.

Check out the history and events details in the additional information below. History of the Event

For almost 60 years, Chick-fil-A has endeavored to be America’s best quick-service restaurant. We strive to live up to this mission not only by providing fresh and delicious food with excellent customer service, but also promoting community connections and outreach initiatives. In May 2008, Chick-fi

l-A at Virginia Center Marketplace introduced Operation Cow Drop to Hanover area non-profit groups. This year with the cooperation of one area non-profit group, Operation Cow Drop will be reintroduced to Hanover Airport with a sponsorship host by Chick-fil-A. About Operation Cow Drop

Two local area Chick-fil-A restaurants (Virginia Center Marketplace and Center of the Universe-Ashland) have joined together to introduce Operation Cow Drop 2023. The Hanover County Airport has graciously offered to host the event once again at their new location off of Sliding Hill Road in Hanover, VA. The event will take place on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. All proceeds from this event will benefit Grace Christian School and the work of their capital campaign fund. Guests will be treated to a variety of experiences throughout the day, including:

Family friendly entertainment on the main stage
Carnival Area
Kid’s Zone
Video Games Game Truck
Archery Area by Green Top
Horse petting area
Face Painting and balloon artist
Airplane rides
Live Music
Raffle with tons of awesome prizes
Patrick Buick GMC experience area
Food Court area
VIP Tent area
And much more….. This event is free to the public and there is no entry charge. Some experiences and activities will have a charge. Chick-fil-A and other food vendors will be there selling food. Be one the first 1,500 guests through the gate to receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich coupon! What is the Cow Drop? An airplane or helicopter will drop 1,500 parachuting Chick-fil-A Mini Plush Cows onto a huge bullseye target. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss seeing! The Cow Drop will take place at 1:30pm. Twenty lucky guests will win a surprise Chick-fil-A gift package from the Cow Drop!

Tomorrow is the BIG Day!!!!🐮🐮🐮
05/02/2025

Tomorrow is the BIG Day!!!!🐮🐮🐮

Less than a week until Chick-fil-A Operation Cow Drop! If you want to find out all the details, go to
04/29/2025

Less than a week until Chick-fil-A Operation Cow Drop! If you want to find out all the details, go to

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Only 1 week left until Chick-fil-A Cows fill the skies over Hanover Airport! We will have so many fun activities that wi...
04/26/2025

Only 1 week left until Chick-fil-A Cows fill the skies over Hanover Airport! We will have so many fun activities that will be happening for the whole family! A big hot air balloon that you can get inside, take a train ride around the event, explore the vendor market area, see lots of airplanes on display, visit the food trucks in the food court area, play in the kid's area, visit with the miniature ponies, get your face painted at the face paint tent, explore the Touch A Truck area, and listen to some live music at the Chick-fil-A/InProduction stage.

Thank you Grace Christian School for all the volunteers, hours of planning this event and making this event possible thi...
04/25/2025

Thank you Grace Christian School for all the volunteers, hours of planning this event and making this event possible this year! We love our Grace Christian School family!🐮

Only 9 days until 2,000 Chick-fil-A Parachute Mini Plush Cows will fill the skies over the Hanover Airport! All new this...
04/25/2025

Only 9 days until 2,000 Chick-fil-A Parachute Mini Plush Cows will fill the skies over the Hanover Airport! All new this year you will be able to purchase a $10 bracelet at one of the Chick-fil-A Tents(located by the stage) and this will allow you to go out onto the Chick-fil-A Bullseye and get one of the parachute cows(to keep as a souvenir) after they are all dropped from the helicopter. Find out all the details at the event! Cow Drop festivities will began at 1:30pm on Saturday, May 3rd. Gates open at 10am and be one of the first 6,000 through the gate and receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Breakfast Card (to be used on a later date). We can't wait to see everyone!!!!

It's only a little over a week until the BIG day! We could not do this event without our many sponsors! We want to take ...
04/24/2025

It's only a little over a week until the BIG day! We could not do this event without our many sponsors! We want to take this time to thank all the sponsors who help make this event possible. Thank-You!

HOVA
Coco Cola Consolidated
Rockahock Campground
Bruce Auto Parts
Ferrara Equipment Co.
Nations Classroom
Minuteman Press of Ashland
Green Top
Herman W. Allen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Patrick GMC
Village Bank(A Division of TowneBank)
RVA Driving Academy
Service Master Clean
Giles-Jett Investment Group
Smith Strong, PLC
ENDEAVOR
Total Packaging Services
ICR Electrical Mechanical
Stillwaters Vacation Home
Kirby's Landscaping Inc.
Pro Printing
Peebles Golf Cars
Astro Jump
Richmond Family Magazine
PCS
Legacy
Richmond Raceway
Three One One Printing

Thank-You!!!!

Happy Easter Weekend! ✝️ Only 2 weeks until our Operation Cow Drop Event and 2,000 Chick-fil-A mini plush cows fill the ...
04/19/2025

Happy Easter Weekend! ✝️
Only 2 weeks until our Operation Cow Drop Event and 2,000 Chick-fil-A mini plush cows fill the skies over Hanover Airport!🐮

We are getting everything ready these final weeks for this amazing event coming up on Saturday, May 3rd at the Hanover A...
04/18/2025

We are getting everything ready these final weeks for this amazing event coming up on Saturday, May 3rd at the Hanover Airport! Thanks to Grace Christian School for all of the wonderful volunteers and helping with all the planning for it all. We are so thankful for all the hours and hard work that goes into making this event possible.

Check out our website for all the details about this year’s event! Find out about all of our amazing sponsors, vendors, ...
04/17/2025

Check out our website for all the details about this year’s event! Find out about all of our amazing sponsors, vendors, raffle and everything about the activities for this year’s Operation Cow Drop!

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Who's ready to see 2,000 Chick-fil-A Cows take flight over the Hanover Airport?
04/16/2025

Who's ready to see 2,000 Chick-fil-A Cows take flight over the Hanover Airport?

19 days until the BIG day! All the fun begins at 10am on Saturday, May 3rd at the Hanover Airport. Be one of the first 6...
04/15/2025

19 days until the BIG day! All the fun begins at 10am on Saturday, May 3rd at the Hanover Airport. Be one of the first 6,000 people through the gate and receive a FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast card(can be used at VA Center Marketplace or Center of the Universe(Ashland) Chick-fil-A). Hope to see you there!🐄🛩️🪂

Only 4 weeks until Operation Cow Drop! Be on the lookout for details on parking, what is new this year, vendors and than...
04/09/2025

Only 4 weeks until Operation Cow Drop! Be on the lookout for details on parking, what is new this year, vendors and thanking our sponsors. We are putting the final details on everything, and we are so thrilled to be partnering with Grace Christian School again this year. We could not do any of this without their amazing students, parents and volunteers. Listen to WPER to hear mentions about the event. Also, be one of the first 6,000 through the gate and receive a FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast card!

Address

9500 Sliding Hill Rd
Ashland, VA
23005

Opening Hours

10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18049288848

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