What Happens When 1,500 Cows Fill the Sky?

Operation Cow Drop 2023

Chick-fil-A VA Center Marketplace and The Center of the Universe locations invite you to Operation Cow Drop at the Hanover County Airport, Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 AM - 3 PM.

This event is a family fun day full of games, family activities, food and so much more!

Admission and parking are FREE

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Grace Christian School's capital campaign fund, Building For Future Generations. 

Guests are treated to a variety of experiences throughout the day, including:

  • Family Friendly Entertainment on the Main Stage
  • Carnival Area
  • Kid's Zone
  • Video Game Truck
  • Archery Area, Courtesy of Green Top Sporting Goods
  • 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 selling food. 



The first 1,500 people through the gate will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich coupon card. The back of the coupon card will be numbered (1-1,500) and assigned to one of the parachuting plush cows that will be dropped. If your number is on one of the 20 closest plush cows to the bullseye, you will win a Chick-fil-A gift package.
No purchase required.