The Plains, Virginia
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The Plains is a small incorporated town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. The population was 245 as of the 2020 census, up from 217 at the 2010 census. It is centered on the intersection of
The center of town
View east along SR 55 approaching SR 245
Carter Hotel next to Norfolk Southern RR tracks
Old High School at west end of town
Virginia Gold Cup
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The Virginia Gold Cup and International Gold Cup are annual steeplechase races held in The Plains, Virginia. Together, the races have become two of the largest outdoor social events held in Virginia.
The Plains, Virginia
…or over. The Plains is home to Great Meadow, a large open-air and open-field facility that hosts several large events throughout the year, such as the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase horse race, which attracts over 50,000 guests on the first Saturday of each May, as well as being the home of the Team America Rocketry…
1941 Virginia Gold Cup Race