10 am to 4 pm. Each year hundreds of spectators descend on Picacho Peak State Park to watch re-enactments of an Arizona Civil War skirmish and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde. Visitors travel from around the country to experience three fascinating historic battle re-enactments complete with lifestyles of the soldiers in the southwest during the 1860s. More than 200 re-enactors come from many states and will camp at the park with their authentic Civil War camping gear. Food and beverage concessions are also available, including the popular Kettle corn vendor.
Vehicle Entrance Fee: $10 up to 4 persons, Each additional person: $3 Individual Entrance Fee: $3 (walk-in/bike)
Gate Hours: 9:30 am - 3 pm, Entry During Gate Hours Only. Event Hours: 10 am - 4 pm. No Dogs permitted in Event Area.
Event sponsored by the Arizona State Parks Foundation External Link, Union Pacific Foundation External Link, and the Arizona Civil War Council. Learn more: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/PIPE/index.html
Address
15520 Picacho Peak Road
Picacho, AZ
United States
Contact Name
Rob Young
Email Address
ryoung@azstateparks.gov
Location
Picacho Peak State Park
Phone
(520) 466-3183