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SUMMER DAYS ARE MADE FOR MEMORIES

From town to trails, breathe in the fresh mountain air and experience a summer to remember.

 
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EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF RUIDOSO DOWNS HORSE RACING

Feel the excitement and witness unforgettable moments at Ruidoso Downs Race Track this summer!

 
 
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UNDER A MOUNTAIN SKY

SUMMER 2025

The Under A Mountain Sky FREE summer concert series returns for the 2025 summer season with live music at Wingfield Park!

 
 
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ALL AMERICAN TAILGATE AND DRONE LIGHT SHOW

July 5, 2025

Watch 150 drones light up the sky with a 300-foot Statue of Liberty, fireworks, and iconic American images. Live music, family fun, and tailgating start at 5 PM!

 
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XTERRA RUIDOSO: THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE

August 15-17, 2025

Test your endurance on rugged trails and conquer the wild.

 
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IDEAS & INSPIRATION

UPCOMING FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS

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

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7th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race
Jun 7
7th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race
RUIDOSO FUTURITY and DERBY WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jun 7
RUIDOSO FUTURITY and DERBY WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Ruidoso Tattoo Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center
Jun 13
Ruidoso Tattoo Expo at Ruidoso Convention Center
Annual Youth Fishing Day at Grindstone Lake
Jun 14
Annual Youth Fishing Day at Grindstone Lake
Annual Taste Of The Spencer Fundraising Party
Jun 21
Annual Taste Of The Spencer Fundraising Party
Smokey Bear Stampede
Jul 2
Smokey Bear Stampede
30th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop
Jul 4
30th Annual Lincoln County Art Loop
Run White & Blue – 5k Color Run or Walk at Moon Mountain Recreation Area
Jul 5
Run White & Blue – 5k Color Run or Walk at Moon Mountain Recreation Area
All American Tailgate and Drone Light Show
Jul 5
All American Tailgate and Drone Light Show
RAINBOW WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jul 12
RAINBOW WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Ruidoso 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Schlotzsky's Bun Run 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run
Jul 18
Ruidoso 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Schlotzsky's Bun Run 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run
ZIA WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Jul 19
ZIA WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
54th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival
Jul 25
54th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival
Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days
Aug 1
Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days
Alto Artists Tour
Aug 1
Alto Artists Tour
Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park
Aug 9
Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park
XTERRA Ruidoso: Ultimate Off-Road Adventure
Aug 15
XTERRA Ruidoso: Ultimate Off-Road Adventure
Ruidoso Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
Aug 23
Ruidoso Grindstone Trails Runs (4M; 8.5M and 13.8M)
Fort Stanton LIVE
Aug 23
Fort Stanton LIVE
White Oaks Miner's Day
Aug 23
White Oaks Miner's Day
ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Aug 31
ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY QH Finals G1 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Sep 1
ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY QH Finals G1 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Rainmakers Golf Tourney
Sep 4
Rainmakers Golf Tourney
Run to Ruidoso: Rusty Balls C10 Club Car and Truck Show
Sep 19
Run to Ruidoso: Rusty Balls C10 Club Car and Truck Show
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Sep 27
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
3rd Annual New Mexico 4x4 Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center
Oct 10
3rd Annual New Mexico 4x4 Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Nov 14
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade
Dec 6
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade
Ironman 70.3 Ruidoso
Jul 11
Ironman 70.3 Ruidoso