Siege of the City

Once more into the breach

The great siege begins

Attention!

Siege of the City will take place the weekend of October 20th at the always mysterious and magical City of Rocks State Park, between Deming and Silver City, NM. The site will open at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 20, 2023, and will close at 12 noon on Sunday, October 22, 2023 . Electric RV sites must be reserved by you on the Park’s website

The Shire of Nahrun Kabirun has reserved the group site “Orion” for the festivities along with camping sites 6 -9 for tent camping use during the event. All camping areas in these sites will be available on a first come first serve basis for those who attend the event. All other sites are available to reserve through Reserve America.

Saturday the fighting among the rocks will commence early and continue as long as there are arrows to shoot and rattan to swing! Light fighting will run concurrently as well as activities for kids and non-fighters! During the day there will be good fellowship, dancing, and games. Music will begin in the evening and continue until quiet time at 10pm. Soft music and drumming may continue into the wee hours if it is quiet enough to not disturb.

Information

Site Info: NM State Parks charges a $5 per- vehicle parking fee for day trip or $10 per vehicle per night. This is in addition to, and paid separately from, the event registration. The fee will be collected at gate.

Site is wet but NO GLASS containers allowed outside vehicle or tent. This is a strictly enforced park rule.

Please avoid parking on vegetation as the site is ecologically protected.

Electric RV sites must be reserved by you on the Park’s website. They go quickly.

You must bring your own food. There may not be any food available at the event. The nearest grocery is 30 miles away. Water is available at the park.

Weather can vary from freezing to high 80s. Snakes and poisonous insects inhabit the area.

Combat archery is encouraged.

Pets are allowed on leashes, subject to NM State Park rules.

Directions: From the West: take I-10 east to exit 82A in Deming, NM. Turn left on Hwy 180 and go north for 24 miles. Take a right on Hwy 61 and go 3.2 miles, then follow signs to the park. From the East: take I-10 west to exit 82A in Deming, NM. Turn left on Hwy 180 and go north for 24 miles. Take a right on Hwy 61 and go 3.2 miles, and follow the signs to the park from there. From the North: Take I-25 south to exit 41 and merge onto NM-26 S/State Rte 543 toward Hatch. Follow NM-26 S from Hatch to Hwy 180 in Deming. Turn right on Hwy 180 and go north for 22.7 miles. Take a right on Hwy 61 and go 3.2 miles and follow the signs to the park from there.

Friday September 23, 2022 – Sunday September 25, 2022 OPENS: 4:00 pm Friday Closes 12:00 pm Sunday City of Rocks State Park: 327 Hwy 61, Faywood, NM 88034

Event Steward: Lord John Wryght (Russell Coryell) coryell.russell@yahoo.com 575-993-4786 Event Registration: Adults: $25 Adult member: $20 Youths- Free

Pre-Registration

Combat Scenarios

To be announced!

TBD

List opens at 8:30am with armor inspection and authorizations until 10:00am.

Quick Schedule

8:00 – Site opens

Class Schedule

Classes will be held throughout the day

9:00

TBD

TBD