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2018 Holiday Happenings in Ruidoso!

Taelor Martinez 11/16/2018

A compilation of everything that is happening in Ruidoso this holiday season! Hope y’all have your shopping list ready and calendar in hand…because it’s that time of year! Time to dig the Christmas tree out of the basement…or load up the family…

2018 Ruidoso Oktoberfest

Taelor Martinez 10/19/2018

Oktoberfest in Ruidoso…It’s Apfelkuchen Time! Ruidoso Convention Center October 19th 5p-11p October 20th 12p-11p Click here for ticket and location information Click here for Ruidoso Oktoberfest website This year marks the 37th annual celebration of Oktoberfest in Ruidoso and folks are coming…

Red Hot Ruidoso 4th of July

Taelor Martinez 06/05/2018

Come on up to the cool mountains for our Red Hot Fourth Of July celebrations! Plan on taking a week off of work because there’s a lot happening! Starting off with the most popular event: The Star Spangled Celebration When: July 4th,…

Men of Iron Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 04/05/2018

Men, a mountain and a mission. On April 19, 20 and 21, men will gather to “Experience the glory of God on the mountaintop,” according to the Men of Iron Facebook page. The mission: “Encounter God’s presence, mercy and power.” According their…

Second Annual Vines in the Pines: More Than Just Wine

Taelor Martinez 03/12/2018

Vines in the Pines is More than just wine… it’s arts, crafts, food and shopping! The second annual Vines in the Pines Wine and Art Festival was host to a dozen or so wineries from across this great state. The festival is…

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park

Taelor Martinez 10/04/2017

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park Join us on Saturday, October 7, 11 am to 6 pm at the Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park! NM Wine, Craft Beer, and Spirits, and live music make this a festival you don’t want to miss! In…

Zia Festival Weekend

Taelor Martinez 07/24/2017

Prominent Zia Festival Weekend Takes Center Stage The much-anticipated, Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track will take place July 28th, 29th, 30th. As always, parking and general admission are free. If you had plans this summer to visit the renowned…

The Ruidoso Art Festival

Taelor Martinez 07/14/2017

A 40-Plus Year Tradition: The Ruidoso Art Festival Don’t let the title “The Ruidoso Art Festival” lead you into believing it’s only about one creative process – art. Yes, it involves numerous forms of aesthetic creativity by artists from around the U.S.…

Fourth of July Celebrations in Ruidoso Area

Taelor Martinez 06/28/2017

Fourth of July Celebrations in Ruidoso Area Independence Day is always a festive time for visitors and residents alike in the scenic mountain village of Ruidoso. Starting Saturday, July 1, the four-day Fourth of July Celebrations begin and will provide top-grade revelry…

The Great High Mountain Bed Race and Green Chile Cook-Off

Taelor Martinez 05/24/2017

The Great High Mountain Bed Race and Green Chile Cook-Off Get ready – once again – Ruidoso, for something different, unique and fascinating. On Saturday, June 3, the Great High Mountain Bed Race at 10 a.m., on Sudderth Dr., in midtown, will…

Ruidoso Events

Feb 20
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. LHB now has a taproom…
Feb 29
Con Sal y Limón at Lost Hiker Brewing Co! Con Sal y Limón is a bluesy cumbia band based out of Las Cruces, NM.…
Mar 6
Annual Vines In The Pines Art and Wine Festival We are very excited to welcome back Vines in the Pines! This is a great…
Mar 7
2020 Vines in the Pines MARCH 7TH & 8TH, 2020! The Vines in the Pines Art and Wine Festival will…
Mar 14
Smithsonian Movie Screening Aerial America: the Wild West Aerial America: the Wild West The American West has fascinated people for generations and it’s…