
2026 Calendar and Events
2026 Event Calendar - Updates are in progress
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As the year progresses, past events will remain on the calendar so you can use them for memory joggers and to anticipate the next season!
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January
BES Board Meeting, Monday, January 12
BES Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration, Saturday, January 17
BES Social Charity Event at Lark Brewing Co, Aldie, VA, Saturday, January 24, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Every Pour of the special brew "Pony Up" supports BES!! Stop by today and throughout the First Quarter 2026.
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February
BES Board Meeting, Monday, February 9​
March
BES Board Meeting, Monday, March 9
Trail Work Days Friday and Saturday, March TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
BES Bluebell Ride, Wednesday, March TBD: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, 6626 Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
Registration Information Coming Soon
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April
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, April TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
BES Bluebell Ride SYA Sports Park, Saturday, April 4: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
Registration Information Coming Soon
BES Board Meeting, Monday, April 13
BES Crystal Crown Judged Pleasure Ride, Sunday, April 26: Manassas National Battlefield Park. (Rain date 5/3/2026)
Registration Information Coming Soon
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May
BES Board Meeting, Monday, May 11
Trail Work Days Friday and Saturday, May TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
June
BES Board Meeting, Monday, June 8
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, June TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
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July
BES Board Meeting, Monday, July 13
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, July TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
Battle of First Manassas, Dates TBD: 165th Anniversary Celebration (7/21/1861) - Info: 703- 361-1339.
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August
BES Board Meeting, Monday, August 10
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, August TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
Battle of Second Manassas 163rd Anniversary Celebration, Dates TBD: (1862) Info: 703- 361-1339.
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September
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, Sept. TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912
BES Board Meeting, Monday, September 14
BES Fall Judged Pleasure Ride, Sunday, September 27: Manassas National Battlefield Park.(Rain date 10/4/2026)
Registration Information Coming Summer
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October
BES Board Meeting, Monday, October 12
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, October TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
Annual Historical Ride with the Black Horse Cavalry, Tentative: Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Registration Information Coming Summer
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November
Trail Work Day, Friday and Saturday, November TBD: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
BES Board Meeting, Monday, November 9
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December
BES Board Meeting, Monday, December 14
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BES Trail Work Days
Dates are tentative due to weather, etc. For info and to volunteer, contact Nola "George" Jurich, 540-347-0912
BES Rides and Events - for ride information & registration: battlefieldequestriansociety.org
To volunteer: Dewey Brown, (540) 272-6368, gohrsecrzy@aol.com
Social Events - TBD Pending
BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Co. Please stop by try "Pony Up"! Each pour of this special brew helps support BES.
Trail Rides - TBD Pending
Tentative New Activity if we have enough interest and volunteers to coordinate and lead. ​
MNBP Manassas National Battlefield Park Events. For Event information: (703) 361-1339
Crystal Crown JPRs (CC JPR) - Tentative for 2026
CC Judged Pleasure Rides will be included later for your reference and convenience. For more info: Crystal Crown Series Website or call Dewey Brown
(540) 272-6368