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.
A cornerstone of Ruidoso’s cultural calendar, this juried fine art show draws over 100 acclaimed artists from across the country. Explore paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more while enjoying regional wines, live music, and mountain hospitality. Don’t miss: The opportunity to meet featured artists and add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection.
Indulge in the Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival on October 18, 2025, at Alameda Park, Alamogordo, NM! Enjoy a fusion of local wines and New Mexico's finest pistachios. The festival also features artisan, retail, and food truck vendors. Buy tickets at Corks & Shells Tickets.
Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall festival!
Join the fun at the Carrizozo Community Festival on Sept. 27! From 9 AM to 7 PM, enjoy arts and crafts, food trucks, classic cars, live music, kids’ activities, a butterfly flutterby, and a disc golf tournament at Disc-O-Zozo. Free and family-friendly—bring the whole crew! Hosted by Carrizozo nonprofits. More info: carrizozoworks.org or 575-973-3239.
Exciting News! The Ruidoso Midtown Association is bringing back Brewdoso on August 9 at Wingfield Park! Mark your calendars for craft brews, live music, and a fantastic time in the mountains! Mark Your Calendar: Ticket Sales Go Live May 1 at Brewdoso.com!
Calling all foodies and wine lovers: This is a great opportunity to sample New Mexico wines while enjoying local art, crafts, food, boutique vendors, and local brews for those who aren't wine drinkers. Fun for everyone. Get your tickets today!
Celebrate San Juan Day at the Lincoln Historic Site on June 24, 2024. This Catholic Spanish festival honors the birth of St. John the Baptist and marks the start of summer. Enjoy a special mass at 10 AM in the San Juan Bautista Church and a lecture by Scott Smith at 11:30 As history. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under, and covers both the mass ’ both the mass and the lecture.
Experience the ultimate evening of tequila tastings, specialty margaritas, and delicious food alongside live entertainment by Stoney Larue! Tickets are on sale on April 4th at RaceRuidoso.com. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com
Join the celebration of the 70th anniversary of this Hondo Valley tradition. Enjoy an evening filled with outstanding performances from preschool to 12th grade, featuring dancers in colorful costumes performing Spanish, Mexican, and New Mexican dances from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Don't miss out on the enchilada dinner at the school from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Watch the Parade of lights from a perfect viewing position on the patio at Tall Pines Beer and Wine Garden. There will be mulled wine, hot toddies, hot chocolate, coffee, wine, and beer.
Canyon Hideaway and Escape is hosting its third annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration. This is a FREE event for the public from 3-6 p.m. on October 28th! There will be a hayride, trunk or treat, fall games, an outdoor movie, and more! This is a FREE event. Availability will be limited and controlled based on the hayride from the parking lot to the campground. Call 575-937-2723.
Get ready to elevate your spirit with live outdoor performances by the Josh Abbott Band, Kyle Park, Slade Coulter, and Sarah Rowe, at this Ruidoso concert event at Wingfield Park from September 15-16, 2023. Don’t miss it! Tickets will be on sale on August 1, 2023, at RuidosoConcertsInThePark.com
Join Ruidoso The Noon Lions Club on August 25, 26, and 27, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center and find some of the best choice antiques, collectibles, and decorative arts selected and presented by many outstanding antique dealers from all over the United States.
Complementing the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Ride Ruidoso brings you the May 20, 2023, Spring Thunder concerts and benefit event at Wingfield Park with live music performances, including headliner band Molly Hatchet and Metallica Tribute- Kill EM All, bike show, car show, and bike run. Buy Your Spring Thunder Tickets Today!
Celebrate St Patrick's and Spring Break in beautiful Ruidoso, NM, on February 17-18, 2023, with food, music, and fun at Downshift Brewing Company’s Hidden Tap. Live entertainment from the Doso Dirtbags, A Drunker Shade of Green, Feline Fox, Chris Baker, and more. Buy Tickets Today
Join us at Ride Ruidoso Week 2022 for Texican Rock n' Roll band Los Lonely Boys LIVE at Wingfield Park on Saturday, September 17 from 8:15 pm to 10:oo pm. Tickets are on sale now at RideRuidoso.com. Don't miss it!
Join us at Ride Ruidoso Week 2022 for English blues rock band Foghat LIVE at Wingfield Park on Friday, September 16 from 8:15 pm to 10:oo pm. Tickets are on sale now at RideRuidoso.com. Don't miss it!
All are welcome to the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow, a Native American dancing celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center on August 13 and 14, 2022. Come see the colorful dancing, hear the songs, learn the traditions, and enjoy the contests and food. Native Vendor Market from New Mexico Tribes. Free to the public.
The locals say, “If you only come to the races one weekend all summer, let it be the Zia Festival!” That’s because the race track is decked out in the state’s vibrant colors ready to welcome the best New Mexico-bred thoroughbreds and quarter horses. There will be statewide vendors displaying art, crafts, jewelry, and other creations made in the Land of Enchantment. There will be a special play area for the kids, so make plans now to come to enjoy the annual Zia Festival celebration. Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com
Come out for the 2022 Tacos & Tequila Festival at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. A new and fun interactive event celebrating the best beer, tequila and tacos, and live music. Buy your tickets today >>
Enjoy live folk music streamed online! As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life during the coronavirus pandemic, Fort Stanton Historic Site has decided to take the 2nd Annual Rio Bonito Folk Festival online to share some musical joy during these unusual times. Stay tuned for more information on performers and viewing platforms, click here.
The Ruidoso Public Library is hosting a Winter Festival with food, games, photo booths and good cheer. Don’t miss this holiday event and FREE family fun!
NM Flavor Fest features Beers, Wines, and Foods of New Mexico! + Live Art Exhibits, Auctions, Live Music, a Kids Fashion Contest, NM Fashion Show (featuring NM artists), Live Art Creations, Sculptors, Painters, Performers, Indian Tacos, Authentic Mexican and New Mexican Foods + other COOL Contests, and CASH Prizes! Also, enjoy overnight camping in a convenient location near the event center, you can also check out our lodging partners and enjoy our comfortable VIP lounge.
