11/13-15 (Fri-Sun) - Duel in the Dust: Tombstone
Hosted by Phil Denette
From Friday, November 13 2009 - 08:00
To Sunday, November 15 2009 - 17:00
Every day

 

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This meet just gets bigger every year with cars coming from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, maybe Utah, Oklahoma and Colorado!  If you're wondering if it is worth the trip, take a look at the photos from 2008...you will sign up immediately.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Trail Rider's Inn (13 N 7th St, 520-457-3573) will serve as HQ for the event, but it was sold out a year ago.  However, below are some hotels that are still avaiiable -- those with an asterisk are within staggering distance of town and the Trail Riders Inn.

T'shirts & Bandannas - The Official 2009 Tombstone Regional T-Shirts are ready, and as an added bonus we have a limited supply of commemorative Bandannas that have been produced just for this event! Click on this link to pre-purchase your Tee's and commemorative bandannas.  We only have a limited supply of T-Shirts and Bandannas so they will be distributed on a first come first delivered basis, what ever is left will be available for purchase in Tombstone.

FRI 11/13 - ARRIVAL - Many folks will arrive on November 13th, Friday afternoon. If you are arriving after 7:00PM, please let your hotel know (many of the smaller motels do NOT have evening staff, so they will leave your key for you).  When you arrive, explore the town on your own.  Discover Big Nose Kate's and the Crystal Palace.  Have your pictures taken in western wear at Sadie Jo's Old west Photo Studio.  Relax, meet old friend and make some new ones.  The Clanton's will be in town this weekend as it is their annual pilgrimage to Tombstone as well, and their events are open to everyone, so click here for the Clanton Gang schedule.

FRI 11/13 6:30 PM - DINNER - We will be dining on the patio of the Six Gun City restaurant.  They are excited to have us join them at 6:30 Friday evening.  Separate checks are not a problem.  Be sure to come hungry!!  We will be delivering the 2009 Tombstone T-shirts at dinner.

SAT 11/14 8A-12N - CAR SHOW - Saturday morning will dawn early as we plan to park our cars on the street at 8:00AM.  Cars will be judged and awards given at High Noon.

SAT 11/14 1:00PM - Saturday lunch is on your own.  Continue to explore Tombstone, or take a drive out to Kartchner Caverns.  Last year the group toured the Rotunda/Throne Room.  If you did not have the opportunity to go, it is an absolutely stunning, living cave that is well worth the time and money.  For the Rotunda tour it will cost $18.95 per person with the Big Room Tour costing $22.95.  Please call the park at (520)586-2283 to make your reservation.  If you choose to "hang out" in the Tombstone area, you might  check into the Fairbank Ghost town located at 2679 N. Old Fairbank Road at Hwy 82 eight miles west of Tombstone.  Perhaps you would enjoy a trip to the Boothill Graveyard to look at all of the old tombstone still there.  The OK Corral has "The Main Event" at 3rd street and Allen.  This will show the gunfight at the OK Corral from the Clanton's perspective. Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park might be a nice way to while away the hours for a minimal fee of $4.00.  The Tombstone Epitaph Museum or the Bird Cage Theater Museum are also delightful alternatives for the afternoon.

Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park might be a nice way to while away the hours for a minimal fee of $4.00.  The Tombstone Epitaph Museum or the Bird Cage Theater Museum are also delightful alternatives for the afternoon.

SAT 11/14 6:00PM - DINNER - We will be having our traditional Tombstone BBQ at the Trail Riders Inn Saturday night beginning at 6:00PM.  The cost is $10.00 per person.  There is always plenty to eat, so come hungry!  Be sure to find Debbie at the car show to pay for your meal.

SAT 11/14 10:30 PM - GHOST WALK - Terry "Ike" Clanton is co-hosting a Ghostwalk with psychic Vickie Flanders at 10:30PM.  They are meeting in front of the Crystal Palace Saloon.  Bring your cameras and be ready to go "orb" hunting.  (note from Rich, I do NOT see this on the Clanton Gang schedule as of 10/31).

SUN 11/15 10:00 AM - BREAKFAST - We will gather at the Longhorn Restaurant at 10:00AM for our Happy Trails breakfast.  We have the back room reserved and they are looking forward to our visit again this year.  After breakfast we will be parting ways, so as always, have a safe and uneventful trip home.....Happy Trails!!!

Date & Time: Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:00 AM — Sunday, 15 November 2009, 5:00 PM
Registrations Available: Unlimited
Registration Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2009

The registration period is over.

People Already Registered

Charlie Ruge


Cheryl, Bob Godridge
We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express

Dan Edwards


Debbie Denette


Donna Walston
Guess I should RSVP since I already have room 18 reserved!!

Frances Garcia
Steve & Fran have reservations at the Holiday Inn Express - see you there.

Gary Isham


Gunter Schmidt
Staying at Tombstone Boarding House B & B

Jack Gauthier
Pat and Kris from Sedonia will be joining us

James Andersen (NM)
Anyone going through Las Cruces?...call me...we can roadtrip up together!!!!

Jerry Polo
My boots, hat and six-gun are packed and ready to go. We're at Trail Riders Inn, room #10

Jim & Ellen Laramie
See you there! Staying at Tombstone Motel.

Joe Schumann
Trail-riders room #4!

Jon Lansing
Looks like a solo trip[ for me, Bonnie needs to take care of house stuff.

Jonathan Schwab
Breakfast and the show.

Juanis
You'll find me on Allen Street, near the Epitaph.

Lynn Busenbark
We are at the Holiday Inn and someone just got a "Name your own price" room there for $77.00. - not us.

Mark,Sherry Lague


Martin Scott


Mike Hoeprich
Wild West and roadsters. It doesn't get any better than that!

Nicholas Thom
Ok, finally booked @ the Tombstone Motel, thanks whoever cancelled!

Phil Denette
I'm grillin, chillen, thrillen and try not spillin!!!!!

Rick Galloway
Holiday Inn for us, maybe next year we can hang at the Trail-Riders.

Sam & Donna Van Why
Look forward to seeing everyone again!

Veronica Miller


Veronice Miller
Joe and I made are reservation last year Trailrider room # 9 see ya all there