Crown Tournament (BMMT)

Hosted by the

Crown Tournament (BMMT)

Fall Crown Tournament & Warlords Weekend
Hosted by the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus
When: Friday September 13, 2024 2pm – Sunday September 15, 2024 6pm
Location: Holy Trinity Monastery, 1605 S St Marys Way, Saint David, AZ 85630
Event Fees:
Pre-reg Weekend: $25 for members and $35 for non-members
Pre-reg Day: $20 for members and $30 for non-members
At Gate Weekend: $30 for members and $40 for non-members
At Gate Day: $25 for members and $35 for non-members
Pre-registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew7H6QpGreSBqCi_CaFUU9Y7Afox8O8_KwIGMhcuCMVYGEEA/viewform
Pre-registration closes on September 8th , 2024.
Gate Hours:
Friday September 13th 2pm-8pm
Saturday September 14th 8am-6pm
Sunday September 15th 8am-10am
Site Stewards:
Ysolde Eileen de Lorraine sonoitahwy@gmail.com
Kerwyn Cnoic an Mhadhaidh kerwynofwolfhill@mail.com
Hail travelers from across our fair lands, and witness the tournament that will determine
their majesty's heirs!  All Attendees are encouraged to bring banners, displays, and any
items to enhance the pageantry of the event. Participants in the Crown Tournament are
encouraged to bring tokens for their Honorable Opponent's Consorts.
Event Activities:
Friday: Game Night
Saturday: Crown Tournament, Evening Hafla
Sunday: Warlords, Queen’s Rapier Champion, Equestrian
Site Information:
The property was founded in 1974 as a Benedictine Monastery in the Olivetan tradition.
The 132-acre monastery was dissolved in 2017, and now hosts group and private
retreats, and offers facilities for classes, workshops, conferences, and weddings. Also
on the property are an auditorium, an adobe chapel, a library, and several artesian-fed
ponds. Site has shade trees, stone privies, porta-potties, on-site water spigots, and roll-
off trash service. Camping is discreetly wet, staking is allowed, and above ground fire
pits in designated areas are permitted (with extinguisher). There is an on-site Gift Shop
and Coffee Shop (limited hours). ADA Stone privies and porta johns with hand washing.
On-site accommodations are already full, but limited Dry RV sites are still available for
no charge. Please contact the site stewards to request a Dry RV space
(sonoitahwy@gmail.com). 
Benson and Tombstone are the closest towns with
hotels/motels. Please see the Book of Faces Event Page for more details
(https://www.facebook.com/events/1161451968223507). Parking on site is limited and
carpooling is encouraged, if possible. The Benson Hospital is 11 miles away. There is a
Dollar General 2 miles away in Saint David, and a Walmart and Safeway in Benson,
within 15 minutes. Closest gas is Benson. 
Site Website: https://holytrinitymonasterycenter.com
Merchant Information:
Merchants are required to preregister and pay appropriate member or nonmember fees
for themselves and support staff. Merchant fees are waived with the donation of an item
or items for the Volunteer Raffle. Merchants are to contact Mistress Aurora de Ivory at
aurorascreations@cox.net for coordination.
Directions:
From Tucson – East on Interstate 10, off at either Exits 303 or 304 in Benson, South on
Highway 80 (Tombstone & Douglas) to St. David (approximately 8 miles) – Center is
located south of St. David between Mile Post 302 and 303.
From the East – Get off I-10 at Exit 306 – travel west in Benson to pick up Highway 80,
follow above directions.