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RUIDOSO RANKED #1 CULTURAL SCENE—AGAIN

For the second year in a row, Ruidoso tops USA TODAY’s Best Small Town Cultural Scene list!

 
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Cool Summer Nights at Wingfield Park

SUMMER 2026

Free live music Friday nights all summer in Midtown Ruidoso.

 
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STAY IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL

Immerse yourself in the Ruidoso experience at these centrally-located hotels, cabins, and home rentals. Start planning today.

 
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EXPLORE RUIDOSO LAKES

From peaceful mornings on the water to afternoons of fishing, paddling, and scenic views, discover the lakes that make Ruidoso a mountain escape.

 
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RUN RUIDOSO

March 14 - November 28, 2026

Join us for our Run Ruidoso 2026 series of six unique running races spanning the outdoor running season.

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IDEAS & INSPIRATION

UPCOMING FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS

Celebrate the Seasons: Ruidoso's Must-Attend Festivals & Events

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Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park
May 15
Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park
Ruidoso Downs 2026 Racing Season Begins (HOSTED AT ALBUQUERQUE DOWNS)
May 22
Ruidoso Downs 2026 Racing Season Begins (HOSTED AT ALBUQUERQUE DOWNS)
Memorial Day Weekend Opening: Wibit Water Park & Ruidoso Municipal Pool
May 23
Memorial Day Weekend Opening: Wibit Water Park & Ruidoso Municipal Pool
8th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race
May 30
8th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race
Humane Society of Lincoln County Furr Ball 2026
Jun 5
Humane Society of Lincoln County Furr Ball 2026
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 (June 8 - 12)
Jun 8
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 (June 8 - 12)
Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Jun 13
Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 (June 15–19)
Jun 15
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 (June 15–19)
Ruidoso Tattoo Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center
Jun 19
Ruidoso Tattoo Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center
Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park
Jun 20
Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park
31st Annual Lincoln County Art Loop
Jul 3
31st Annual Lincoln County Art Loop
Run White & Blue – 5k Color Run or Walk at The Links Trail
Jul 4
Run White & Blue – 5k Color Run or Walk at The Links Trail
Fort Stanton LIVE
Jul 11
Fort Stanton LIVE
IRONMAN® 70.3 Race Weekend in Ruidoso
Jul 11
IRONMAN® 70.3 Race Weekend in Ruidoso
55th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival
Jul 24
55th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival
Alto Artists Tour
Aug 7
Alto Artists Tour
Ruidoso Hospice Foundation Annual Butterfly Release
Aug 15
Ruidoso Hospice Foundation Annual Butterfly Release
Annual Taste Of The Spencer Fundraising Party
Aug 15
Annual Taste Of The Spencer Fundraising Party
Ruidoso Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
Aug 22
Ruidoso Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
Rainmakers Golf Tourney
Sep 8
Rainmakers Golf Tourney
2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest (formerly Ruidoso Marathon Weekend)
Sep 18
2nd Annual Ruidoso RunFest (formerly Ruidoso Marathon Weekend)
Wild West XTERRA 2026 World Championship
Oct 8
Wild West XTERRA 2026 World Championship
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 28
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K