UPCOMING FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS

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

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The Links 5K Run and Walk
Mar 14
The Links 5K Run and Walk
Lula’s Garden Family Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Mar 14
Lula’s Garden Family Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
2026 Annual Bunny Run/Walk 5K
Apr 4
2026 Annual Bunny Run/Walk 5K
2026 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wingfield Park
Apr 4
2026 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wingfield Park
3rd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run – - 5k or 1 Mile
Apr 25
3rd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run – - 5k or 1 Mile
Smokey Bear Days – 50th Anniversary Celebration
May 1
Smokey Bear Days – 50th Anniversary Celebration
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)
Flying J Ranch Opening Weekend
May 22
Flying J Ranch Opening Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend Opening: Wibit Water Park & Ruidoso Municipal Pool
May 23
Memorial Day Weekend Opening: Wibit Water Park & Ruidoso Municipal Pool
Humane Society of Lincoln County Furr Ball 2026
Jun 5
Humane Society of Lincoln County Furr Ball 2026
Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Jun 6
Opening Day Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 (June 8 - 12)
Jun 8
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 (June 8 - 12)
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 (June 15–19)
Jun 15
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 (June 15–19)
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 Wingfield Park
Jul 4
Run White & Blue – 5k Color Run or Walk at Wingfield Park
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 Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
Aug 22
Ruidoso Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
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