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Gathering of the Gunfighters at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park January 9-10

(Phoenix, Arizona - Janurary 2, 2009) - Old West reenactment groups will perform at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park's Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters on Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Relive the legend of the west when old west reenactment groups from California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona ride into Yuma Prison for a two-day skit competition event. When the gunsmoke clears, only one gang will be left standing as the best of the west. The event draws thousands from around the Southwest to experience the old west lore in this historic territorial prison setting.

Wild West enthusiasts and families looking for fun will enjoy the authenticity of the performers' clothing and firearms as well as the colorful and amusing skits. The competitors will perform skits judged on costume, plot continuity, dialogue, character portrayal, verbal expression, body language, use of weapons, stunts, timing and entertainment value. Judges deduct points for vulgarity, forgotten lines, just plain carelessness and wearing that "dern" modern apparel.

For more information about Gathering of the Gunfighters, call Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park at (928) 783-4771. Admission is $5 for adults aged 14 and up. Admission is $1 for children aged 7 to 13 and must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for children younger than 7.

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 1 Prison Hill Road in Yuma, Arizona. Directions: Take I-8 to Yuma, take Exit 1 to Giss Parkway, turn at Prison Hill Road.

For more information about the 27 State Parks, statewide hiking opportunities, off-highway vehicle trails, and other outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities in Arizona, call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.

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