2026 Calendar and Events
2026 Event Calendar
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.
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.
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.
April
BES Bluebell Ride SYA Sports Park, Wednesday, April 1: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
BES Bluebell Ride SYA Sports Park, Saturday, April 4: 6626 SWYA Sports Park, Bull Run Post Office Road, Centreville, VA.
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)
Results - Overall by Name, Division Results
May
BES Board Meeting, Monday, May 11
Trail Work Days Friday and Saturday, May 15 & 16: 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 19 & 20: Maintenance Center 8 AM to Noon. To volunteer call George Jurich, 540-347-0912.
OPRC at Three Oaks Farm JPR (CCS Ride), Saturday, June 27: Contact: Susan Smith at susant123@hotmail.com
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.
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: (8/28–30/1862) Info: 703- 361-1339.
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)
Ride and Registration Information
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, October 10: Manassas National Battlefield Park. (Rain date 10/11/2026)
Registration and More Information Coming Summer
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
December
BES Board Meeting, Monday, December 14
January 2027
BES Board Meeting, Monday, January 11
BES Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration, Tentatively Saturday, January 16
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.
Guided Informational Trail Rides
BES is offering guided informational rides upon requesst. Members only, but if you're not a member, you can easily join and ride!
MNBP Manassas National Battlefield Park Events. For Event information: (703) 361-1339
Crystal Crown Series
BES participates in the Crystal Crown Series of JPRs. For more info: Crystal Crown Series Website or contact Dewey Brown (540-272-6368 or gohrsecrzy@aol.com)
Scheduled Rides for 2026:
April 26, 2026 - Battlefield Equestrian Society
June 27, 2026 - OPRC Piedmont at Three Oaks Farm