National Jousting Association - Virginia Schedule 2009

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A real connection to the traditions of a colorful past remain as each Knight or Fair Maid thunder down the track. These events feature a parade of riders to start the day, four or more classes of competition based on skill level the day ends with a coronation ceremony where the winners are honored for their achievement.

Please feel free to call for more information and details on locations and other activities held in conjunction with these jousts.

Virginia 2009
April	Trail Ride at North River April 4: 11:00 a.m. Meet at the Tastee Freez in Churchville Natural Chimneys Mt. Solon, VA Teresa Lowery (540) 649-3523
	National Jousting Association Spring Mtg. April 5: 11:00 a.m. Mona Banton (434) 983-2989
May	Warner Rucker Joust May 9: Noon Home of John & Beth Eubank John & Beth Eubank (434) 386-4113	Cancelled due to rain
	Straight Street Benefit Joust May 16: Noon Libbie Ranson (434) 969-4494
June	Natural Chimney's Night Joust June 19: 8:00 p.m. Natural Chimneys Mt. Solon, VA Terry Casady (570) 385-2272
	Hall of Fame Championships June 20: 11:00 a.m. Natural Chimneys Mt. Solon, VA Mona Banton (434) 983-2989
	Joe Ray Memorial Night Joust June 20: 8:00 p.m. Natural Chimneys Mt. Solon, VA Mona Banton (434) 983-2989
	Benefit Joust June 21: 9:00 a.m. Natural Chimneys Mt. Solon, VA Mona Banton (434) 983-2989
	Jousting Clinic - Bull Run Club June 28: 9:00 a.m. Bull Run Mona Banton (434) 983-2989	Cancelled
July	Joust at John & Beth Eubank's Cookout, Band, Fireworks Camping available July 4: Noon John & Beth Eubank (434) 386-4113
August	Natural Chimneys Night Joust Aug. 15: 8:00 p.m. Mt. Solon, VA Terry Casady (570) 385-2272
	Natural Chimneys Annual Joust Aug. 16: Noon Mt. Solon, VA Terry Casady (570) 385-2272
September	Teresa & Jerry Lowery Joust at John & Beth Eubank's Camping available September 26: Noon (new date) Teresa Lowery (540) 649-3523
	Manteo Joust September 19: Noon Location to be announced Libbie Ranson (434) 969-4494
	Work day at Clifford Ruritan Club Sept. 27: 1:00 p.m. Teresa Lowery (540) 649-3523	Cancelled
October	Virginia State Championships Oct. 3: 10:00 a.m. Sorghum Festival, Clifford Ruritan Club Teresa Lowery (540) 649-3523
	Clifford Ruritan Sorghum Festival Oct. 4: Noon Teresa Lowery (540) 649-3523
	National Jousting Championships Oct. 10: 10:00 a.m. Mt. Zion Church, Route 50 Aldie, VA Mona Banton (434) 983-2989 Directions
	Benefit Trail Ride Nov. 7-8: Noon James River State Park Camping; dinner at 4 p.m. Tweety (434) 665-7195 Valerie (434) 665-5137

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