Ben Venue Fourth

After 11 years of Independence Day celebrations at Thornton Hill Farm between Sperryville and Woodville, the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July Committee has announced a new location for the festive Rappahannock County celebration.

“The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department has made a business decision to move the site of the Rappahannock County 4th of July Celebration to Ben Venue Farm, 98 Ben Venue Road, Flint Hill . . . the site of the Old Dominion Hounds Pointto-Point Race,” the 4th of July Committee says in a news release.

The annual fireworks display attracts people of all ages. Besides the impressive pyrotechnics, the nation’s birthday celebration features tailgating, tasty food and beverages, live music, children’s games, antique cars and tractor displays, and much more. It also provides opportunities for local non-profit organizations to display their goods and services.

And let’s not forget the county’s numerous volunteer fire companies, which come together in a rare relaxed setting to pay tribute to their partnerships.

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Fletcher Family (Bill, Jamie & Lilla), for the last 11 years providing a site to allow us the opportunity to bring back an important community event to the county,” the release adds. “We appreciate the overwhelming support for this event and look forward to seeing everyone at the 4th of July celebration this year in Ben Venue.”

Signs announcing the 4th of July celebration will be installed near the Ben Venue site by early next week, according to committee member Mike Leake. For more information call 540-9878124 or visit the website www.sperryvillefire.com.