2026 Aiken Hounds Tea Cottage Picnic
Nov. 6, 2026 - Dibble Rd.

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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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Nov. 6, 2026 - Dibble Rd.

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Aiken Hounds
2026–2027 Season Calendar

Hunting and Event Dates

2026
Fall Hunting Now through November 24, 2026
Tuesdays at 2:00 PM & Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Halloween Hunt Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Gathering following at the Tea Cottage
Aiken Fall Steeplechase Saturday, October 31, 2026
No hunting this day
Picnic at the Tea Cottage Friday, November 6, 2026
Meet with Misty Morning Hounds Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hitchcock Woods
Meet with Misty Morning Hounds Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Opening Meet and Blessing of the Hounds Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Memorial Gate
Christmas Hunt and First Children’s Hunt Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
GBC Field
Boxing Day Hunt Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hitchcock Woods
2027
Second Children’s Hunt Saturday, January 9, 2027 · 9:00 AM
MLK Drag Hunt Monday, January 18, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Final Children’s Hunt Saturday, February 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Hunt Ball at The Reserve Club Saturday, February 13, 2027
President’s Day Drag Hunt Monday, February 15, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Fox Nation
Joint Meet with Belle Meade Hunt Tuesday, February 16, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Hitchcock Woods · Cocktail Party to follow at the Drew Residence (243 Berrie Rd)
Grand Prix Eventing Showcase Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Bruce’s Field · Breakfast to follow at AH tents
AH Closing Meet and St. Patrick’s Day Hunt Tuesday, March 16, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken Spring Steeplechase Saturday, March 20, 2027
Aiken Horse Show in the Woods Friday, March 26 – Sunday, March 28, 2027
Aiken Hounds Spring Hunter Pace Saturday, April 3, 2027
Hitchcock Woods
2027 Carolinas Hound Show Friday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2027
Fox Nation