Can't-Miss Festivals & Events In Ruidoso

Whether you’re in the mood for beer and barbecue, live music, or the opportunity to discover new art and artists, these annual Ruidoso events are worth traveling for.

Pack your bags and add these upcoming Ruidoso festivals and events to your calendar.

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2026 National Championship Air Races
Sep 16
Roswell International Air Center
2026 National Championship Air Races
Roswell International Air Center

Experience the thrill of the National Championship Air Races, just a short drive from Ruidoso, at the Roswell International Air Center from September 16-20, 2026! Witness aircraft racing at over 500 mph, enjoy aerobatic shows, and explore interactive exhibits. Whether it is a day trip or a weekend getaway, don’t miss this unique high-speed adventure right next door! Visit https://airrace.org/ for tickets and details.

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Roswell International Air Center
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Sep 26
Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Midtown Ruidoso with Downshift Brewing Company on September 26. Enjoy German food, craft beer, live music, stein hoisting, contests, family activities, and entertainment on multiple stages. Choose from General Admission, Designated Driver, or VIP tickets for a full day of festive fun. BUY TICKETS »

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Downshift Brewing Company - Riverside
2026 Ruidoso AspenFest: Ruidoso's Favorite Fall Celebration.
Oct 3
Wingfield Park
2026 Ruidoso AspenFest: Ruidoso's Favorite Fall Celebration.
Wingfield Park

Celebrate fall at Ruidoso AspenFest on October 3, 2026, featuring the Midtown Parade at 10 AM with the theme “Harvesting Adventure,” followed by the Wingfield Park Festival from 11 AM–6 PM. Enjoy live music, New Mexico wine and craft beer, food vendors, and kids’ activities. Admission is $10, $25 with wine and beer tasting, and free for kids 12 and under.

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Wingfield Park
XTERRA World Championship 2026 in Ruidoso
Oct 8
XTERRA World Championship 2026 in Ruidoso

Ruidoso hosts the 2026 XTERRA World Championship, October 8–11, celebrating XTERRA’s 30th anniversary and its return to the United States. Watch world-class athletes swim Grindstone Lake, mountain bike rugged forest trails, and compete at nearly 7,000 feet—then explore Ruidoso’s dining, outdoor recreation, events, and welcoming mountain community.

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Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
Oct 28
Midtown Ruidoso
Midtown Halloween Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Roll
Midtown Ruidoso

Bring the kids to Midtown for safe Trick-or-Treating and fun Halloween events. There will be fun for the whole family with candy and a costume contest for children 17 and younger. Plus, pumpkin carving, pumpkin roll, coffin race, candy, and much more. See you there! Join the fun in Midtown Ruidoso for the annual Trick-or-Treat celebration from 3–6:30 PM along Sudderth Drive—closed to traffic for a safe, family-friendly Halloween experience.

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Midtown Ruidoso
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Nov 13
Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Convention Center

Embrace the season and join the Ruidoso Valley Greeters for a timeless and treasured tradition, the Christmas Jubilee, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Admission is only $5.00 and active military members are free. Learn more at RuidosoChristmasJubilee.com

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Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 28
White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)
Ruidoso Turkey Trot 5K
White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)

Join the fun at Ruidoso’s 11th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on November 28, 2026! The final race in the Ruidoso Run Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on the Links Trail. The first 50 runners receive a free T-shirt and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the White Mountain Recreation Complex.

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White Mountain Recreation Complex (The Links Trail)
Christmas In The Park
Dec 3
Wingfield Park
Christmas In The Park
Wingfield Park

Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Park! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with music, ice skating, and holiday fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with Mayor Crawford for the tree lighting around 6 p.m., followed by sleigh rides, photos with Santa, and a chance for kids to receive a free toy from Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. Lights on display through January.

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Wingfield Park
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade
Dec 5
Ruidoso 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.

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