Symposium on Hunting with Hounds
Join us for the 2026 Symposium on Hunting with Hounds on July 17-19th at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA!
CLICK HERE to reserve your room at a discounted rate. The MFHA room block deadline is June 17th.
TICKETS: Current MFHA members – Check your inboxes for the invitation emailed on May 14th where you can select your ticket options.
Ticket Options
Symposium Only $450
Symposium + Friday Dinner ONLY $500
Symposium + Saturday Dinner ONLY $550
Symposium + BOTH Friday & Saturday Dinner $600
Active & Retired Professional Staff Symposium Only $275
Active & Retired Staff Symposium + Friday Dinner ONLY $325
Active & Retired Staff Symposium + Saturday Dinner ONLY $375
Active & Retired Staff Symposium + BOTH Friday & Saturday Dinner $425
Youth (22 & Under) Symposium Only $275
Youth (22 & Under) Symposium + Friday Dinner ONLY $325
Youth (22 & Under) Symposium + Saturday Dinner ONLY $375
Youth (22 and Under) + BOTH Friday & Saturday Dinner $425
Join our growing list of event sponsors! Your support helps us continue to hold these symposiums which offer a great time of learning and connection. Click here to view our exclusive sponsorship packages and benefits. Contact office@mfha.com to lock in your spot today!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, July 17th
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Registration open at Lansdowne Resort
12:30 PM – Buses depart for Middleburg Hunt kennels
1:30 PM – Middleburg Hunt Kennel Tour
2:30 PM – Town time in Middleburg
3:30 PM – Buses depart for Lansdowne
6:30 PM – Dinner Buffet at Lansdowne *Ticket Required*
Saturday, July 18th
8:00 to 10:00 AM – Registration open at Lansdowne Resort
9:00 AM – Welcome
9:05 to 9:25 AM – Speaker: MFHA Executive Director Linda Taliaferro, CAE “Fierce Conversation”
9:25 to 10:15 AM – Opening General Session (Topic: Stud Book Review)
10:15 to 10:30 AM – BREAK
10:30 to 11:45 AM – Breakout Session Option 1 “Technology as a Tool for a Stronger Hunt”
10:30 to 11:45 AM – Breakout Session Option 2 “So You Say You Wanna Be a Whipper In: How to Get Started and Learn What To Do”
Noon to 1:15 PM – Luncheon with Speaker
1:30 to 2:30 PM – Afternoon General Session “Venison Is Not On The Menu: How to Deer Break Your Hounds” Presented by Huntsmen
2:30 to 2:45 PM – BREAK
2:45 to 3:45 PM – Breakout Session Option 1 “Wide Open Spaces- How to Find and Open New Hunt Country”
2:45 to 3:45 PM – Breakout Session Option 2 “The Business of the Hunt: Structures, Leadership and Governance”
5:30 to 10:00 PM – Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Award Presentation *Ticket Required*
Sunday, July 19th
10:00 AM – Loudoun Fairfax Hounds Kennel Tour (No transportation provided)