Event Category: Editors Picks

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Saturday, August 15 Doors: 6PM | Dinner: 6PM | Show: 7PM Tickets: $75 Experience the magic of Elvis Presley like never before with The Ultimate Elvis Tribute featuring Justin Shandor as the King. This high-energy live performance brings the iconic sound, look, and spirit of Elvis to the stage for an unforgettable evening of classic hits […]

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Pavlo • Sat, Aug 22 at 8pm $66-$69 Public Buffet • Pollo al Ajillo at 6pm, $25 Founders Dinner • Spanish Filet of Beef at 6pm, $55 Dubbed the “Greek God of Guitar” and the “Lord of the String. Pavlo is a mesmerizing guitarist performing a unique fusion of Greek, Classical, Flamenco, Latin, and Balkan […]

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Looking for a fun family activity in Ruidoso? Spend the morning at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum for this free, hands-on maker event where history, creativity, and science come together. Inspired by the ingenuity of Ruidoso’s early residents, families can rotate through four interactive activity stations exploring water power, logging, engineering, gravity, and simple machines. […]

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Femmes Of Rock • Sat, Aug 29 at 8pm $66-$69 Public Buffet • Chicken Piccata at 6pm, $25 Founders Dinner • Stuffed Pork Loin at 6pm, $55 BELLA STRINGS The classically trained artists have performed with some of the biggest names in the business, from Beyonce to Shakira to Andrea Bocelli and the list goes on. […]

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The All American Gun & Southwest Living Expo is held on Labor Day Weekend in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico. Featuring high quality, unique vendors that represent the spirit of the Southwest including leather goods, southwestern gifts and apparel, firearms, ranch and outdoor lifestyle products, and more. JOIN US Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th […]

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End of Summer Bash Let’s send summer off with a bang! Join us for our End of Summer Bash on Sunday, September 6, starting at 3 PM for an afternoon and evening packed with family fun, delicious food, great music, and a spectacular fireworks show! Live DJ Food Family Friendly Fun Fireworks to close out […]

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Join us on September 18th and 19th for the 2nd Annual Ruidoso Runfest, featuring a weekend of running, local bands, food trucks, and the Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept. Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut […]

Apenfest 2026 – October 3, 2026 Parade at 10 am Wingfield Park Craft Beer and Wine Festival 11 am to 6 pm C​​elebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with a festive parade in Midtown Ruidoso and a festival in Wingfield Park! AspenFest, Ruidoso’s annual fall celebration, the first weekend in October, allows residents and visitors alike to […]

These all-level yoga classes are designed to balance body, mind, and spirit—helping you arrive grounded, energized, and ready for the intense weekend ahead. Join Gillian for a thoughtfully guided practice that blends stretching and strengthening with mindful breath and focus. Each class invites you to tune in to what your body and mind need in […]

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Join this FREE guided community hike led by experienced local guides from Happy Hiker, offering a memorable way to explore the stunning landscapes of the Sierra Blanca Mountains. Kick off XTERRA World Championship week with a free guided hike through one of Ruidoso’s favorite mountain landscapes. Led by experienced local guides from Happy Hiker, this […]

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From October 8–11, 2026, Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship, celebrating XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Athletes will take on high-altitude swimming, biking, and trail running against the rugged beauty of Grindstone Lake and Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can enjoy race-week festivities, small-town hospitality, and Ruidoso’s rich Old West heritage About XTERRA XTERRA is the world’s leading […]

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Competing in the XTERRA World Championship? Take your race week beyond the course with the XTERRA Ruidoso Shop Hop. Throughout championship week, registered XTERRA World Championship athletes can enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers at participating Midtown Ruidoso businesses by presenting their official XTERRA race credentials. Discover locally owned boutiques, outdoor outfitters, gift shops, galleries, […]