TENTATIVE 2026 Maryland Jousting Schedule
Before attending any tournament or event, please check with the chairperson, or the club President, for any scheduling changes that may have occurred!
Reminder - all horses must have a current negative Coggins and some events may require Maryland Equine Exhibitor’s Self Certification of Animal Health.
| DATES | EVENT | CLUB | CHAIRPERSONS |
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April 18, 2026 |
AJC Spring Meeting |
AJC | Randall McGill 410-925-1639 |
| May 9, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
Harry Brooks Memorial Tournament Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Randall McGill 410-925-1639 |
| May 23, 2026 SATURDAY 1:00 pm Rain date May 30th Covered dish follows |
Mid-Atlantic Day Joust and Sherwood Trophy Challenge Tuckahoe Equestrian Center 619 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 |
ESJA |
Diane Sherwood |
| May 24, 2026 SUNDAY 10:00 am |
Ridgely Strawberry Festival Parade Ridgely MD 21660 |
ESJA | Diane Sherwood 410-310-7945 |
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May 30, 2026 |
Jerusalem Mill Tournament Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Kristen Witkowski 443-465-2023 |
| Date TBD SATURDAY 12:00 Noon Vendors onsite at 10:00 am |
Founder's Day Joust & Fair Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Sue Eid 410-456-4748 Vendor Contact: Michaella Patrick 410-336-3511 |
| June 13, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
National Hall of Fame Tournament 94 Natural Chimney's Lane Mount Solon, VA 22843 National Jousting Association Website |
NJA | Michaella Patrick 410-336-3511 |
| June 20, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
Memorial Tournament at Jerusalem Mill Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Michaella Patrick 410-336-3511 |
| June 21, 2026 SATURDAY Time TBD |
Rohrersville Strawberry Festival Exhibition 17901 Bentley Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 |
WMJC | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
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July 11, 2026 |
Talbot County Fair Joust Talbot Agricultural & Education Center Talbot County Fair 10659 Hiners Lane Easton, MD 21601 |
ESJA | Michael Patrick 443-553-7888 |
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July 19, 2026 |
105th Petersville Farmers Club Joust Petersville Farmers Woods 3816 Petersville Road Knoxville, MD 21758 |
WMJC |
Bob Enfield |
| July 25, 2026 SATURDAY 1:00 pm |
St. Mary's Catholic Church 151st Festival & Joust 18230 Barnesville Road Barnesville, MD 20838 St. Mary's Church Website |
MJTA | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| August 1, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
George Kreutzer Memorial Joust Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Danielle Keys 443-286-0601 |
| August 8, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
Caroline-Dorchester County Fair Joust |
ESJA | Dorsey Wooters 410-479-0565 |
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August 9, 2026 |
Fairplay Day Joust 18309 Manor Church Road Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
WMJC | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| August 16, 2026 SUNDAY Demos Noon and 2:00 pm |
Made in Maryland - Jousting Exhibition Made in Maryland Festival at Kurtz's Beach 2070 Kurtz Avenue Pasadena, MD 21122 |
MJTA | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| August 22, 2026 SATURDAY 1:00 pm Rain date Aug. 24th |
Queen Anne County Joust Tuckahoe Equestrian Center 619 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 |
ESJA | Diane Sherwood 410-310-7945 Caitlyn Blunt 443-988-3589 |
| August 29, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon Leadline @ 11:30 am |
159th Calvert County Jousting Tournament & Dinner 3100 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, MD 20676 159th Calvert County Jousting Tournament & Dinner Website |
MJTA | Garry Baker 301-802-0917 |
| September 5, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon |
Amateur Jousting Club Make-up Day (If needed) Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Randall McGill 410-925-1639 |
| September 6, 2026 SUNDAY 1:00 pm Rain date Sept. 20th |
Caroline County Joust Caroline County 4-H Park 8230 Detour Road Denton, MD 21629 |
ESJA | Dorsey Wooters 410-479-0565 |
| September 13, 2026 SUNDAY Clinic 10:00 am Joust 12:00 Noon |
Western Maryland Jousting Club Championship Joust Petersville Farmers Woods 3816 Petersville Road Knoxville, MD 21758 |
WMJC | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| September 13, 2026 SUNDAY 1:00 pm Rain date Sept. 19th Covered dish follows |
Ridgely Joust Tuckahoe Equestrian Center 619 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 |
ESJA | Dorsey Wooters 410-479-0565 |
| September 22, 2026 TUESDAY 11:00 am |
Frederick Fair - Jousting Exhibition Frederick Fairgrounds Frederick, MD 21701 Frederick Fair Website |
WMJC | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| September 26, 2026 SATURDAY 12:00 Noon Rain date Sept. 27th |
Amateur Jousting Club Championship Joust Historic Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, MD 21087 |
AJC | Randall McGill 410-925-1639 |
| September 26, 2026 SATURDAY 1:00 pm |
St. Mary's County Fair Joust St. Mary's County Fairgrounds 42455 Fairgrounds Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 St. Mary's County Fair Website |
MJTA | Henry J. Fowler 240-434-1405 |
| September 26, 2026 SATURDAY 11:00 am Rain date Sept. 28th |
Eastern Shore Jousting Association Pre-Championship Joust Tuckahoe Equestrian Center 619 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 |
ESJA | Diane Sherwood 410-310-7945 Caitlyn Blunt 443-988-3589 |
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September 26, 2026 |
Eastern Shore Jousting Association Championship Joust Tuckahoe Equestrian Center 619 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne, MD 21657 |
ESJA | Diane Sherwood 410-310-7945 Caitlyn Blunt 443-988-3589 |
| October 3, 2026 SATURDAY 11:00 am Rain date Oct. 4th |
Maryland State Jousting Championship Location TBD |
MJTA | Bob Enfield 301-514-3577 |
| October 10, 2026 SATURDAY 11:00 am Rain date Oct. 11th |
National Jousting Championship Petersville Farmers Woods |
NJA | Michaella Patrick 410-336-3511 |
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November 21, 2026 |
AJC Fall Meeting |
AJC | Randall McGill 410-925-1639 |
Jousting Associations
| Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland | President - Randall McGill | 410-925-1639 | email AJC |
| Eastern Shore Jousting Association | President - Diane Sherwood | 410-310-7945 | email ESJA |
| Maryland Jousting Tournament Association | President - Bob Enfield | 301-514-3577 | email MJTA |
| Western Maryland Jousting Club | President - Brad Enfield | 301-401-9232 | email WMJC |
| National Jousting Association | President - Michaella Patrick | 410-336-3511 | email NJA |