This annual event brings costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to the Fort for demonstrations, presentations, and live music.

Additionally, the event brings authors, historians, photographers, artists and a variety of historical vendors to site to share their crafts and other handiwork. 

Local food vendors are on hand to provide sustenance for your day at the Fort.

Event Start: 9:00 AM  on Saturday, July 11, 2026

Event End: 4:30 PM  on Saturday, July 11, 2026

Fee: $10.00

Location: Fort. Stanton State Monument

General information: 575-354-0341

UNSCHEDULED HAPPENINGS, THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Children’s Activities /Nurses Quarters Courtyard

Spencer Jackson Minstrel Show /Parade Grounds

Chuckwagon, Farm and Ranch Museum & Friends /Parade Grounds/Outside Barracks

Mescalero Apache Dancers /Parade Grounds AM/Stage PM

Spinners /Officers’ Quarters

“Grand Army of the Republic” Haenn /Commanding Officers Quarters

Garrison Ladies Crafts /Commanding Officers Quarters

First Aid Station and EMT /Museum Front Parking Lot

Authors, Book Signing /Museum Porch

Lincoln County Historical Society /Museum Porch

Friends of the Hubbard Museum /Museum Porch

Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang /Guardhouse

Arts, Antiques, Crafts Vendors, Silent Auction /Quarter Masters