War of the Phoenix 2026

War of the Phoenix 2026

The Shire of Burning Sands will be participating in the War of the Phoenix located at Phoenix Raceway from February 10th – 15th. For more information about the war, please visit https://www.atenveldt.org/phoenix/
Archery Practice

Archery Practice

We will be having Archery Practice 3:30pm-6:30pm, January 24, 2026, Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex Archery Range. Even though shade will be provided, please be sure to bring water and sunscreen! Newcomers: We will have loaner gear available for your...
2026 Two Rivers Renaissance Faire Demo

2026 Two Rivers Renaissance Faire Demo

Burning Sands will once again be at Two Rivers Renaissance Faire this year! Come see us there 10am – 5pm Friday through Sunday, January 30th – February 1st! We will be performing demos near the front entrance twice a day. When we are not demoing, will will have our...
Shire Yule

Shire Yule

The Shire will be continuing the now 3 year tradition for hosting its own Yule. Potluck style as it has been in previous years, preferably middle-ages or earlier period dishes, but all dishes are welcome. We ask that you please include list of ingredients with your...
Fighter Practice

Fighter Practice

Both Armored Combat and Rapier fighter practice are held Saturdays, 8am-10am, near Ramada #11 (SE side) of Caballero Park in Yuma, AZ. For notices of cancellation please check our calendar and our Facebook group! If you are interested in combat sports and martial...
Southern War Practice 1/4/25

Southern War Practice 1/4/25

Site Opens: 9 AM Site closes: 4 PM Location: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex (PAAC) 1700 E 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85365 Our site is in the far, northwest corner of the complex next to the archery range. Directions: While heading Westbound on I-8, take Exit 1 for Giss Pkwy,...
Sun, Sand and Swords – Tournament of Tournaments 

Sun, Sand and Swords – Tournament of Tournaments 

Sun, Sand, and Swords –Tournament of Tournaments  Date:  January 3, 2026 – Sun, Sand and Swords Site Opens: 9 AM Site closes: 4 PM Location: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex (PAAC) 1700 E 8th St, Yuma, AZ 85365 Our site is in the far, northwest corner of the complex...
Sun, Sand and Swords – Tournament of Tournaments 

2025 Sun, Sand, and Swords Event – When in Rome

Salvete and warmest of greetings from Burning Sands! We will be holding our annual Sun, Sand and Swords Event on March 1st, 2025 with a theme: When in Rome! Join us and do as Romans do at the new Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex Archery Range! That’s right,...

2025 Two Rivers Renaissance Faire Collaboration

Burning Sands will once again be at Two Rivers Renaissance Faire this year! Come see us there 10am – 5pm Friday through Sunday, January 31 – February 2! We will be performing Demos twice a day – once at 12pm and again at 3:30pm – all three...