34th Annual All American Gun & Western Collectable Show
Don’t miss the 34th Annual All American Gun & Western Collectable Show, held at the Ruidoso Convention Center on August 30 and 31, 2025. Shop local vendors, Native American artifacts, gold and silver coins, guns, knives, antiques, and so much more. This is a family-friendly event open to all! Admission is $6 for ages 12+
End of Summer Bash
FREE FAMILY EVENT Don’t miss summer’s grand finale at Inn of the Mountain Gods! Bring your whole family in for our End of Summer Bash. Get a $10 wristband and let your kids go crazy on our jumping balloons. Plus, enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks, and fun games before our spectacular fireworks extravaganza. […]
Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally
Join us… The 56th Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally rolls into the Casino Apache Travel Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, from September 18–21, 2025, bringing together riders from across the country for a legendary celebration of two-wheel freedom. Set against the backdrop of cool mountain air and winding scenic byways, this iconic event blends thrilling rides with live […]
Motor Mountain Weekend
Motor Mountain Weekend is officially loaded up and rollin’ and if you ain’t locked in yet… you’re fallin’ behind. Rugged Outlaws Record Breaker Ride registration just dropped! Trail run through the Lincoln National Forest, departing straight outta Jacks Backstage. Bring your buggy, your crew, and your attitude. Let’s set the record. Rusty Balls Run to […]
Ruidoso Kite Festival
Build and fly your own kite, food & drinks, and kite demonstrations at the White Mountain Sports Complex. Spend a weekend with family and friends. See the kites fly, see them swirl, and see them do acrobatics in the sky. FREE to attend! Fun for all ages. Ruidoso’s very own kite festival, including professional kite flyers, […]
Brews, Blues, & BBQ Beerfest
12 PM – 6 PM Lakeside $30 Per Person (Ticket includes (10) 4oz samples of craft beer or surprise spirits.) Event Includes: Surprises & Giveaways Live Blues Music Commemorative Glass Over 200 Different Beers World-Class BBQ Must be 21 or older to enter the Beerfest tent. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund. Don’t miss […]
Carrizozo Community Festival
Celebrate community spirit in Carrizozo on Saturday, September 27 from 9 AM to 7 PM! Enjoy a full day of arts and crafts, food trucks, live music, classic cars, a street dance, and the whimsical “butterfly flutterby.” Kids’ activities and a disc golf tournament at Disc-O-Zozo round out the fun. Free and family-friendly. Learn more […]
Ruidoso Oktoberfest
Prost! Raise your stein to Ruidoso Oktoberfest at Downshift Brewing Company – Riverside in beautiful Midtown Ruidoso, New Mexico. Look forward to a day of Oktoberfest celebrations. Beer, German Food and lots of fun for the whole family. Entertainment all day outside on the main stage and inside on the Riverside live stage! Fungi Mungle, […]
Aspenfest
Apenfest 2025 October 4, 2025 Parade at 10 am Wingfield Park Craft Beer and Wine Festival 11 am to 6 pm Celebrate 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 participate […]
R2-Doso Comic Con 2025
R2-Doso Comic Con is at the Ruidoso Convention Center on October 18-19, 2025! Whether you’re a die-hard comic book fan, a gaming enthusiast, or just love nostalgia-fueled adventures, this event has something for everyone. Enjoy cosplay, video game tournaments, and pop culture in Ruidoso this fall. It’s sure to be a big weekend of fun, […]
Dia de los Muertos at Historic Lincoln
Lincoln community members are hosting the 11th annual town celebration of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead and Lincoln Historic Site plans to participate in celebrating this tradition to honor the Mexican settlers of the area. The community celebration includes live music, food vendors, and altars created by community members displayed throughout the historic […]
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee
Welcome to Ruidoso’s annual shopping extravaganza! Presented by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters, the Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee features local merchants, food, and visits with Santa. For location information, click here. Source: https://www.ruidosochristmasjubilee.com/
Festival of Lights Parade
Ruidoso’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Toys for Tots and encourages everyone to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Parade of Lights. During the parade, Toys […]
Vines in the Pines Art & Wine Festival
Vines in the Pines Art & Wine Festival February 14, 2026 – February 15, 2026 The Vines in the Pines Art & Wine Festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to indulge in some New Mexico Wine tasting while enjoying local art, crafts, food, boutique vendors and local brews available […]
Smokey Bear Days 2026
Come join in the fun in Capitan, NM and celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday and the 50th anniversary of Smokey Bear Historical Park! This free event includes fire prevention & conservation tables, a hometown parade, the annual firefighter challenge, food, vendors, family-friendly activities, games & more! May 1-2,10am-4pm For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1855262838685312















