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Aiken Hounds Events

Explore Aiken Hounds’ events calendar to stay up to date with all scheduled drag hunts, Aiken equestrian events, and other upcoming gatherings. 

Events to Expect Throughout the Season

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Events on the Aiken Hounds fox hunting calendar include:

  • Hunt Meets: Scheduled drag hunts, Tuesdays and Saturdays from October to March, open to members & capping guests (with Master approval.)
  • Hound Walking: Mounted hound walking exercises occur twice-weekly in July & August
  • Trail Rides: Summer group rides through Hitchcock Woods, available to all riders
  • Supporter Events: Seasonal gatherings for Hunt Supporters & members, such as hunter paces.
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Aiken Hounds
2026–2027 Season Calendar

Hunting and Event Dates

2026
Hound Exercises: GaslineTuesday, July 21 – Friday, September 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Meet Tuesdays and Fridays
Trail Rides: SOTWSaturday, September 12 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Meet every Saturday — lunch to follow
Fox Hunting 101 Seminar: AH KennelsWednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Rain location TBD
Aiken Hounds Foundation Fall Hunter Pace: Fox NationSunday, October 11, 2026
Fall HuntingTuesday, October 13 – Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Tuesdays at 2:00 PM & Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Halloween HuntTuesday, October 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Gathering following at the Tea Cottage
Aiken Fall SteeplechaseSaturday, October 31, 2026
No hunting this day
Picnic at the Tea CottageFriday, November 6, 2026
Meet with Misty Morning HoundsSaturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hitchcock Woods
Meet with Misty Morning HoundsSunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Opening Meet and Blessing of the HoundsThursday, November 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Memorial Gate
Christmas Hunt and First Children’s HuntSaturday, December 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
GBC Field
Boxing Day HuntSaturday, December 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hitchcock Woods
2027
Second Children’s HuntSaturday, January 9, 2027 · 9:00 AM
MLK Drag HuntMonday, January 18, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Final Children’s HuntSaturday, February 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Hunt Ball at The Reserve ClubSaturday, February 13, 2027
President’s Day Drag HuntMonday, February 15, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Joint Meet with Belle Meade HuntTuesday, February 16, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Hitchcock Woods · Cocktail Party to follow at the Drew Residence (243 Berrie Rd)
Grand Prix Eventing ShowcaseSaturday, February 27, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Bruce’s Field · Breakfast to follow at AH tents
AH Closing Meet and St. Patrick’s Day HuntTuesday, March 16, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken Spring SteeplechaseSaturday, March 20, 2027
Aiken Horse Show in the WoodsFriday, March 26 – Sunday, March 28, 2027
Aiken Hounds Spring Hunter PaceSaturday, April 3, 2027
Hitchcock Woods
2027 Carolinas Hound ShowFriday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2027
Fox Nation