Great Meadow Foundation

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Before the ghosts and goblins head out for trick-or-treating, saddle up for a little Halloween fun at Great Meadow!

Join us TODAY for POLOWEEN - an afternoon of thrilling polo, crisp fall air, and a little spooky spirit in the beautiful countryside 🍂 General Admission is FREE but registration is required. Sign up at https://www.greatmeadowpolo.com/tickets

🦇 Costumes encouraged!
🎃 Gates open at 4:00 PM
🐎 Polo starts at 4:30 PM
👻 Veterans Stadium, Great Meadow, The Plains, VA (Enter via Gate 2)

Bring your little monsters, your favorite ghouls, and your Halloween spirit for a frightfully fun afternoon at the Meadow!

🎟️ GreatMeadowPolo.com

10/25/2026

🇺🇸🐎 POLO WITH PURPOSE — NOVEMBER 8 AT GREAT MEADOW!

More than a polo match, the 3rd Annual Great Meadow Veterans Cup is a celebration of service, community, and giving back to those who have served.

Join us at Veterans Stadium for an unforgettable day featuring:

🐎 Fast-paced arena polo with military veteran players
🎶 Live music by Trailin' Smoke
🍴 Delicious local food from The Eaterie VA
🇺🇸 Veteran-focused nonprofits, community partners, and more!

Best of all, your participation helps support organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and military families.

👉 Swipe through to see what's in store!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
📍 Veterans Stadium | Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
🎟️ FREE general admission — registration required!
✨ Reserved tailgates and VIP boxes available.

🎟️ Register or reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/VetCup_2026

10/24/2026

While we're celebrating the excitement of the International Gold Cup today, there's more horse-powered fun on the horizon!

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, October 25, as A Jump Above brings its Halloween Jumper Show to Great Meadow! 🐎👻

It's a wonderful weekend for equestrian enthusiasts at the Meadow.

🍂 Check out the flyer for details, and come enjoy what looks to be another beautiful fall day in Virginia horse country! It promises to be a spook-tacular good time! 🎃

🎉 AJA’S FINAL SCHOOLING JUMPER SHOW OF 2026! 🎉

Join us October 25 at Great Meadow for our final schooling jumper show of the 2026 season! Entries are OPEN, so get yours in today! 🐴

👉 Enter here: https://forms.gle/4N4gmbhoSBwfXP8c6

A couple of important updates:

✔️ Yes, October 25 has changed from a Derby Cross to a Schooling Jumper Show.
✔️ Yes, the November 8 Schooling Jumper Show has been canceled.

We know there have been a few changes to the fall schedule, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding and flexibility!

We’re excited to finish out 2026 with one more great day at Great Meadow — and we’re already looking forward to planning another fantastic year of schooling shows in 2027! 🎉

Thank you for continuing to support A Jump Above Horse Shows. We’ll see you October 25! ❤️🐴

10/18/2026

🏇🍂 Just one week to go until the International Gold Cup returns to Great Meadow! The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone for one of Virginia horse country’s most cherished fall traditions. See you at the races on October 24! 🏆✨

ONE WEEK until the 89th Running of the International Gold Cup! 🤩

Join us for hunt country's signature fall tradition — world-class steeplechase racing, spirited tailgates, and fabulous fashion set against the beautiful autumn foliage! 🍂

Tickets are still available at https://vagoldcup.com/intl/tickets

Like 👍 this post if we'll be seeing you next Saturday at Great Meadow! 🎉

10/15/2026

🍂🐎 Fall evenings are better at Great Meadow!

Experience the thrill of polo under the lights, surrounded by the beauty of Virginia’s countryside in autumn.
Great polo, crisp fall air, and good company—the perfect way to spend a Saturday night! ✨

This Saturday, October 17: Fall Gold Cup Prelude Night!Join us for a special evening of polo as we build excitement for the International Gold Cup races the following weekend.

(Photo credit: Nancy Milburn Kleck Photography)

🎟️ Gather your friends, plan your tailgate, and experience the magic of autumn at Great Meadow Polo!

Get your tickets: https://www.greatmeadowpolo.com/2026-schedule or see link in bio.

10/10/2026

⚠️SCHEDULE UPDATE: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF CUP MOVED TO TODAY! 🇺🇸
Due to inclement weather forecast for tomorrow, the Commander-in-Chief Cup has been moved up one day and will take place TODAY, October 10, at Veterans Stadium at Great Meadow.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! We look forward to welcoming everyone at Greatmeadowpolo for an exciting evening of stadium polo, military tradition, and community spirit 💛

10/09/2026

✨ Only a few more Saturday nights remain in the 2026 Great Meadow Polo season!

Now’s the time to experience Saturday Nights Under the Lights—the excitement of polo, crisp autumn evenings, beautiful Virginia countryside, and the community spirit that makes nights at Veterans Stadium so special.

🏈 This Saturday: College Football Jersey Night! Rep your favorite team, gather your crew, pack the tailgate, and come enjoy polo under the lights. ...Weekends don’t get much better than this 🍂

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us Saturday night: greatmeadowpolo.com

10/09/2026

🍂🎶 The perfect fall Friday night? We know a spot.

Bring a blanket. Bring a picnic. We’ll bring the music.

Join us tonight from 5–7 PM for the final Music in the Meadow of the season, featuring Another Fine Mess - AFM and a beautiful fall evening at Great Meadow.

🌿 We’ve saved you the best seats in the Meadow.

See you tonight! 😎

⏰ Friday, OCT 9 from 5-7 PM
📍Great Meadow, The Plains , VA (enter via Gate 1)
🎟 Register for a free car pass: https://greatmeadow.ticketspice.com/music-in-the-meadow-summer-series
(Sorry - no food truck tonight, so bring your own snacks and beverages.)

10/08/2026

🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual Great Meadow Veterans Cup

Join us at Veterans Stadium at Great Meadow on SUNDAY, NOV 8TH for **Polo with Purpose**—an afternoon honoring service, celebrating community, and supporting our heroes.

Experience high-energy stadium polo featuring U.S. military veteran players, along with family-friendly activities, food trucks, veteran-owned vendors, and more—all in support of organizations serving veterans and their families.

📅 November 8, 2026
📍 Veterans Stadium at Great Meadow
🎟️ General admission is FREE — registration required
✨ VIP boxes & reserved tailgates available

This year’s Veterans Cup charity partners will be announced soon!

Join us for a day of great polo with an even greater purpose. 🇺🇸

🎟️ Learn more and register at bit.ly/VetCup_2026

10/07/2026

*** UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. NEW DATE TBA ***

🇬🇧🚗 Britain’s finest are rolling into Great Meadow!

The 30th Annual Hunt Country Classic British Car Show returns to the Meadow for a spectacular display of hundreds of classic British cars and motorcycles against the beautiful backdrop of Virginia horse country.

From MGs and Triumphs to Jaguars, vintage motorcycles, and more, come spend the day admiring extraordinary machines and celebrating 30 years of this beloved tradition.

📅 This Sunday, October 11
🕤 Show field opens at 9:30 AM
🏆 Awards at 2 PM
🎟️ FREE spectator admission | Parking $10
🌦️ Rain or shine
More info at: https://mgcarclubdc.com/hunt-country-classic/