Celebrate autumn in the mountains at Ruidoso AspenFest on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This year’s celebration begins with the Midtown Parade at 10:00 AM, featuring the theme “Harvesting Adventure,” followed by the AspenFest Festival at Wingfield Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, New Mexico wine and craft beer, food vendors, and kids’ activities. Festival admission is $10 general admission or $25 including wine and beer tasting. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Festival tickets are available at the gate.

Live Music at Wingfield Park

Nova Rush
12:00–1:30 PM

Doso Dirtbags
2:00–3:30 PM

Mammoth Cults
4:00–5:30 PM

Midtown Parade

The annual AspenFest Parade begins at 10:00 AM in Midtown Ruidoso with the 2026 theme, “Harvesting Adventure.”

Wingfield Park Festival

Following the parade, head to Wingfield Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for live music, New Mexico wine and craft beer, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

Admission: $10 general admission; $25 including wine and beer tasting; free for children ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at the gate.