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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 DaysFriday 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)

BES Board Meetings

Usually held on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Sudley United Methodist Church. Please call Dewey Brown (540) 272-6368 to verify meeting date, time, and location. All BES members are welcome to attend. You may even want to join our Working Group!

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