
2026 Calendar and Events
2026 Event Calendar
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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!
(Click here for a BES Ride Waiver)
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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​
BES Social at Lark Brewing Co, Aldie, VA, Saturday, February 21 beginning at 3:00pm
Every Pour of the special brew "Pony Up" supports BES!! Stop by today and throughout the First Quarter 2026.
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March
BES Board Meeting, Monday, March 9
Trail Work Days Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon.
To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
BES Social at Lark Brewing Co, Aldie, VA, Saturday, March 14 beginning at 3:00pm
Every Pour of the special brew "Pony Up" supports BES!! Stop by today and throughout the First Quarter 2026.
BES Bluebell Ride, Wednesday, March 25: Rescheduled to April 1 to better align with anticipated peak bloom.​​
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April
BES Bluebell Ride SYA Sports Park, Wednesday, April 1: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
Registration Flyer, Registration Link
BES Bluebell Ride SYA Sports Park, Saturday, April 4: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
Registration Flyer, Registration Link
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
BES Board Meeting, Monday, April 13
BES Spring Judged Pleasure Ride, Sunday, April 26: Manassas National Battlefield Park. (Rain date 5/3/2026)
Registration Flyer, Registration Link
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May
BES Board Meeting, Monday, May 11
Trail Work Days Friday and Saturday, May 13 & 14: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
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June
BES Board Meeting, Monday, June 8
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, June 19 & 20: 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
Battle of First Manassas, July 18-21: 165th Anniversary Celebration (7/21/1861) - Info: 703- 361-1339.
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, July 24 & 25: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
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August
BES Board Meeting, Monday, August 10
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, August 21 & 22: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
Battle of Second Manassas 163rd Anniversary Celebration, August 28-30: (1862) Info: 703- 361-1339.
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September
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 & 19: 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 and More Information Coming Summer
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October
BES Board Meeting, Monday, October 12
Trail Work Days, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 & 17: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
Annual Historical Ride with the Black Horse Cavalry, Tentatively October 10: Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Registration and More Information Coming Summer
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November
Trail Work Day, Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7: 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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January 2027
BES Board Meeting, Monday, January 11
BES Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration, Tentatively Saturday, January 16
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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 - Others may be added
BES has partnered with Lark Brewing Co. Please stop by try "Pony Up"! Each pour of this special brew helps support BES.
Informational Trail Rides - TBD Pending
New Activity tentatively planned for rides in May through August if we have enough interest. ​
MNBP Manassas National Battlefield Park Events. For Event information: (703) 361-1339
Crystal Crown Series. Rides will be included later for your reference and convenience.
For more info: Crystal Crown Series Website or contact Dewey Brown (540-272-6368 or gohrsecrzy@aol.com)