Festivals

THIS WEEKEND: Ride Ruidoso, Kite Festival, & Brews, Blues, and BBQ

Breck Lindsey 09/16/2022

We hope you’re in town to celebrate #RideRuidoso weekend with us and enjoy the village’s FULL schedule of events! Keep scrolling for the entire lineup of everything going on in Ruidoso September 16th-18th and view our interactive calendar of events here. FRIDAY…

Drive the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway

Breck Lindsey 08/29/2022

Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway is a stretch of highway that connects some of the area’s most phenomenal art galleries, historic sites, museums, and scenery. The trail pays tribute to its namesake, famous Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, and other…

End of Summer Event Roundup

Breck Lindsey 08/10/2022

Summer is (too) quickly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the excitement stops in the village. Ruidoso venues and businesses have plenty of fun festivals, performances, and can’t-miss events coming up through Labor Day weekend and beyond! Here’s your one-stop…

Art & Wine – 51 Years of the Ruidoso Art Festival

Breck Lindsey 07/19/2022

The 2022 Ruidoso Art Festival will be held July 22, 23, and 24 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Featuring over 100 of the nation’s most talented artists, as well as local wineries and wine tastings, the Ruidoso Art Festival is a much…

11 Best Places to Get Green Chile Bites

Breck Lindsey 07/07/2022

Looking for the perfect places to experience an authentic New Mexico Green Chile dish? Check out our list of the 11 best places to get Green Chile bites locally. Anaheim Jacks – RuidosoGet the Green Chile Strips. YUM! Oso Grill – CapitanOrder…

Vines in the Pines Festival Returns February 19

Breck Lindsey 02/03/2022

The best of New Mexico comes to Ruidoso on February 19th-20th for the Vines in the Pines Festival, held at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Tickets are available for the duration of the event and include entry, complementary wine glass AND tastings at…

Holiday Photo Ops in Ruidoso

Breck Lindsey 11/16/2021

Looking for an Instagram-worthy experience while you’re visiting the village? During the holidays, there’s a magical moment around every corner with sparking lights, annual traditions, and larger than life Christmas trees. Grab your cell phones and put on your best outfit, because…

The Essential Guide to Ruidoso in August

Breck Lindsey 08/06/2021

Although the summer is moving towards a close, things aren’t slowing down in Ruidoso in August! There are tons of fun, adventurous, and inspiring things to do around the area this month. Whether you’re a history buff, an art aficionado, or an…

50th Annual Ruidoso Art Festival Coming July 30th

Breck Lindsey 07/19/2021

Join us at the Ruidoso Art Festival as the event celebrates 50 years of showcasing artists’ work in the cool pines of Ruidoso. The Art Festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center on July 30th, 31st, and August 1st. Tickets…

6 Fun Things to Do Locally on 4th of July Weekend

Breck Lindsey 06/23/2021

The world is returning to normal just in time for 4th of July Festivities in Ruidoso. With New Mexico’s complete reopening scheduled for July 1st, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our beautiful village with no limits on the fun…

Get All American Cowboyfest Tickets In June

Breck Lindsey 05/12/2021

Formerly known as the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, All American Cowboyfest is coming to Ruidoso for 2021 with an exciting four-day festival planned that will delight and immerse families in western culture, country music, and for the first time, rodeo. Tickets go…

50 Years of the Ruidoso Art Festival

Breck Lindsey 02/11/2021

Escape to the mountains for a getaway filled with art and inspiration this summer. *Scheduled for July 30 – August 1, the 2021 Ruidoso Art Festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Every year the event draws more than 5,000…

Annual Festival of Lights Cancelled

Breck Lindsey 11/02/2020

**11/24 UPDATE** Event has been cancelled. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Festival of Lights with a new twist! Scheduled for December 5, 2020 the parade will be REVERSED this year to give families a safe way to enjoy…

2018 Holiday Happenings in Ruidoso!

Taelor Martinez 11/16/2018

A compilation of everything that is happening in Ruidoso this holiday season! Hope y’all have your shopping list ready and calendar in hand…because it’s that time of year! Time to dig the Christmas tree out of the basement…or load up the family…

2018 Ruidoso Oktoberfest

Taelor Martinez 10/19/2018

Oktoberfest in Ruidoso…It’s Apfelkuchen Time! Ruidoso Convention Center October 19th 5p-11p October 20th 12p-11p Click here for ticket and location information Click here for Ruidoso Oktoberfest website This year marks the 37th annual celebration of Oktoberfest in Ruidoso and folks are coming…

Ruidoso Events

Mar 6
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Mar 6
Dave Millsap & Tawnya Reynolds @ Downshift Riverside -Dave Millsap 5 PM -Tawnya Reynolds 7:30 PM Texas-based guitarist Dave Millsap has shared the…
Mar 7
Little King @ Downshift Riverside Little King was formed in November of 1996 by guitarist/singer/songwriter Ryan Rosoff in El Paso,…
Mar 11
Darien Lane & Bridget Downey @ Downshift Riverside Join us with Darien Lane & Bridget Downey for a night of original music that…
Mar 11
Survivor Season 50 Watch Party @ Downshift Hidden Tap Calling all castaways! We’re hosting a weekly Survivor Season 50 watch party every Wednesday at…