Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026Featured
Virginia Quarter Horse Championship Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
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Horse Shows & Equestrian Events in the Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley is anchored by the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, one of the nation's premier competition facilities. The valley's calendar spans breed shows, dressage, eventing, and multi-discipline championships against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge.
Upcoming events in Shenandoah Valley
Sat, Aug 29 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026
House Mountain Horse Show (August)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
House Mountain Horse Show is a hunter/jumper show series at the Virginia Horse Center; the August installment runs August 29-30, 2026.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
East Coast Halter Futurity
WesternShenandoah Valley
The East Coast Halter Futurity is held August 29, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official 2026 provisional events calendar.
Thu, Sep 3 – Sun, Sep 6, 2026Featured
VA 4-H State Championship Horse & Pony Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse & Pony Show is held September 3-6, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per Virginia Cooperative Extension's 4-H program.
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Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Rockingham County Fair Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Annual county fair horse show held in the Farm Credit Show Ring at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Thu, Sep 10 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo runs September 10-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, with horse and livestock classes alongside fair activities,…
Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Virginia Paint Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Paint Horse Show is held September 11-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, hosted by the Virginia Paint Horse Club.
Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
House Mountain Horse Show (September)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
House Mountain Horse Show is a hunter/jumper show series at the Virginia Horse Center; the September installment runs September 12-13, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Shenandoah Mountain Trail Ride
Trail RidingShenandoah Valley
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Sep 12)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation schooling show, part of the Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026Featured
Virginia Dressage Festival
DressageShenandoah Valley
Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026
VA State Barrel Show Finals
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
The VA State Barrel Show Finals are held September 18-20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Goose Creek Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
One-day Goose Creek hunter show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026
UDJC Dressage and Jumping Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
United Dressage and Jumping Club weekend show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Eventing in Virginia – Jumper Derby & Dressage
EventingShenandoah Valley
Eventing in Virginia - Jumper Derby & Dressage is held around September 20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, combining a jumper derby with dressage classes.
Wed, Sep 23 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Four-day American Saddlebred breed show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Thu, Oct 1 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Virginia Dressage Association Show
DressageShenandoah Valley
Virginia Dressage Association fall show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Shenandoah Endurance Classic
EnduranceShenandoah Valley
Thu, Oct 8 – Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Friesian Grand Nationals
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
National Friesian breed championship show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Thu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
North American Suffolk Horse Association Annual Meeting
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Virginia Horse Center Combined Driving Event
Combined DrivingShenandoah Valley
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Fox Run Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Fox Run hunter/jumper show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Oct 10)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation schooling show, part of the Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
JM Equine Barrel Race
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
JM Equine barrel racing weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Goose Creek Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
One-day Goose Creek hunter/jumper show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
UDJC Dressage and Jumping Show (October)
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Second fall United Dressage and Jumping Club show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Virginia Horse Center Benefit Trail Ride
Trail RidingShenandoah Valley
The Benefit Trail Ride is held October 18, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, per the venue's official 2026 provisional events calendar.
Wed, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026Featured
Virginia Horse Center Fall Classic
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Virginia Horse Center Eventing (October)
EventingShenandoah Valley
Recognized eventing competition (dressage, cross-country, show jumping) at the Virginia Horse Center.
Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026Featured
VHSA Championship Finals
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
VHSA Associate Finals
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Horse Shows Association Associate Finals run November 5-8, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, per the venue's official 2026 provisional event…
Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026
AQHA Virginia Harvest Festival
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA)
WesternShenandoah Valley
Thu, Dec 10 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026
The Barracks Hunter Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Venues in Shenandoah Valley
Camp Roosevelt
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
- Shenandoah Endurance ClassicSat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Devaux Farm
- Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Sep 12)Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Oct 10)Sat, Oct 10, 2026
George Washington National Forest
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
- Shenandoah Mountain Trail RideSat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Glory Days Farm
Orkney Springs
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
FairgroundsShenandoah Valley
- Rockingham County Fair Horse ShowSat, Sep 5, 2026
Virginia Horse Center
- Virginia Quarter Horse Championship ShowFri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- House Mountain Horse Show (August)Sat, Aug 29 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- East Coast Halter FuturitySat, Aug 29, 2026
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