Ruidoso Events Worth Traveling for in Fall 2023

Autumn is a gorgeous time to visit Ruidoso. Start planning today with our Fall Trip Guide.

Ruidoso is greeting the season with old and new favorites this fall. From the AspenFest Parade and Festival, an annual Ruidoso fall favorite, to Midtown Trick-or-Treating, Thanksgiving Weekend, and the annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee, experience the spirit of Ruidoso by attending these fall events.

 
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AspenCash Motorcycle Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center
May 16
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center

Beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacramento mountains for 4-days of riding, food and music. Learn more at MotorcycleRally.com

Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park
May 17
Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park

Immerse yourself in the magic of the medieval era right in the heart of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Featuring talented jesters, minstrels, and troubadours, a bustling marketplace with medieval wares, delicious Renaissance fare, and enchanting children's activities. Encounter mystical characters, fortune tellers, and more surprises throughout the day. Don your finest medieval attire and join event host Oso Productions for a day of history, fantasy, and fun at the Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire. Tickets are available online or at the gate with special discounts for children and seniors.

Opening Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 24
Opening Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Ruidoso Downs Race Track opens its summer meet on Memorial Day Weekend with the top two-and-three-year-old quarter horses in the world competing in the Ruidoso Futurity/Derby Trials and the $45K John Andreini Memorial Stakes. Book your tickets today!

Opening Weekend: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake
May 25
Opening Weekend: Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake

Ruidoso’s unique attraction, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake, opens for the summer season on May 25, 2024. The floating, inflatable platform is perfect for family fun, birthday parties, and special events. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass with swimming, boating, fishing, disc golf, and more available at Grindstone Lake, in the heart of Ruidoso.

29th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop
Jul 5
29th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop

Throughout Lincoln County artists will open their studios, demonstrate their craft and discuss their creative process creating much more than simply a vibrant art market.

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