Mark the calendars — Spotsylvania County’s beloved Stars & Stripes Spectacular returns on June 27, 2026, and this year’s celebration is extra special as the nation marks its 250th anniversary of independence!

This free, family-friendly festival takes place in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area — a Virginia Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places — with yearly crowds in the thousands. Expect historical tours, live music, and food vendors, ending in a grand fireworks display.

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The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area, which includes Spotsylvania Elementary School and Spotsylvania Courthouse Village.