Festivals

Red Hot Ruidoso 4th of July

Taelor Martinez 06/05/2018

Come on up to the cool mountains for our Red Hot Fourth Of July celebrations! Plan on taking a week off of work because there’s a lot happening! Starting off with the most popular event: The Star Spangled Celebration When: July 4th,…

Men of Iron Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 04/05/2018

Men, a mountain and a mission. On April 19, 20 and 21, men will gather to “Experience the glory of God on the mountaintop,” according to the Men of Iron Facebook page. The mission: “Encounter God’s presence, mercy and power.” According their…

Second Annual Vines in the Pines: More Than Just Wine

Taelor Martinez 03/12/2018

Vines in the Pines is More than just wine… it’s arts, crafts, food and shopping! The second annual Vines in the Pines Wine and Art Festival was host to a dozen or so wineries from across this great state. The festival is…

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park

Taelor Martinez 10/04/2017

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park Join us on Saturday, October 7, 11 am to 6 pm at the Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park! NM Wine, Craft Beer, and Spirits, and live music make this a festival you don’t want to miss! In…

Zia Festival Weekend

Taelor Martinez 07/24/2017

Prominent Zia Festival Weekend Takes Center Stage The much-anticipated, Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track will take place July 28th, 29th, 30th. As always, parking and general admission are free. If you had plans this summer to visit the renowned…

The Ruidoso Art Festival

Taelor Martinez 07/14/2017

A 40-Plus Year Tradition: The Ruidoso Art Festival Don’t let the title “The Ruidoso Art Festival” lead you into believing it’s only about one creative process – art. Yes, it involves numerous forms of aesthetic creativity by artists from around the U.S.…

Fourth of July Celebrations in Ruidoso Area

Taelor Martinez 06/28/2017

Fourth of July Celebrations in Ruidoso Area Independence Day is always a festive time for visitors and residents alike in the scenic mountain village of Ruidoso. Starting Saturday, July 1, the four-day Fourth of July Celebrations begin and will provide top-grade revelry…

The Great High Mountain Bed Race and Green Chile Cook-Off

Taelor Martinez 05/24/2017

The Great High Mountain Bed Race and Green Chile Cook-Off Get ready – once again – Ruidoso, for something different, unique and fascinating. On Saturday, June 3, the Great High Mountain Bed Race at 10 a.m., on Sudderth Dr., in midtown, will…

The Wind Rider Mountain Festival: Family Friendly Fun

Taelor Martinez 05/19/2017

The Wind Rider Mountain Festival: Family Friendly Fun Legend has it the Creator gave life to the Apache people on Sierra Blanca when White Painted Woman gave birth to two sons, who grew up to be courageous and accomplished warriors. Ski Apache…

Smokey Bear Days!

Taelor Martinez 04/27/2017

Smokey Bear Days are here again The concept of Smokey Bear (not Smokey the Bear) was first realized in 1944. The United States Forest Service believed a nationwide image was needed to help support a fire prevention campaign. Many possibilities were considered,…

Vines in the Pines

Taelor Martinez 02/06/2017

Vines in the Pines Headlines Valentine’s So here you are, thinking of somewhere to take your “main squeeze” for Valentine’s Day that will impress her and be memorable. What to do? Want to appear authentically original? The Romeo of Ruidoso? Hey, how…

NYE in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 12/22/2016

NYE in Ruidoso: Ringing in the new in Ruidoso New Year’s Eve (or NYE), a time of reflection on the old, anticipation of the new, and partying all night long! Well, it doesn’t have to be a party into the wee hours…

Oktoberfest in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 10/11/2016

Oktoberfest 2016 in Ruidoso Who would have imagined Oktoberfest would evolve into such a large world-wide celebration when King Ludwig I, of Bavaria, Germany, first proposed it in 1810 to honor his marriage to Princess Theresa? It started out as a horse…

Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Taelor Martinez 09/30/2016

Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium: Honoring the cowboy way. Where to start when talking about the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium? There’s the exhibits celebrating the cowboy lifestyle, from riding to roping to loving the open range. There’s the competitions – reining, cooking and…

AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair

Taelor Martinez 09/26/2016

AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair Some events are geared for adults, and some activities are tailored for the young, but AspenFest 2016 is organized for the entire family. Men, women and preadults alike can partake in this yearly, first-weekend-in-October Ruidoso celebration, which…

Ruidoso Events

Apr 19
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Apr 19
Sunday Sounds in the Patina @ Jacks Back Stage Sunday Sounds in the Patina Live Music | No Cover | Easy Sundays Done Right Wrap…
Apr 21
Hoppy Readers Book Club: The Correspondent The Hoppy Readers (The Occasional Lost Hiker Book Club) - The Correspondent The current book…
Apr 21
The Hoppy Readers Book Club @ Lost Hiker The Hoppy Readers (The Occasional Lost Hiker Book Club) - The Correspondent The second (current)…
Apr 21
Vinyl Night – A Hidden Tap Exclusive Vinyl Night - A Hidden Tap Exclusive Tue, Apr 21 | Hidden Tap Tuesday nights…