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SPRING IS HERE!

Ruidoso is the perfect place to catch the vibrant hues of spring blossoms and sunshine.

 
 
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CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

Spring Into Action: Outdoor Adventures Await in Ruidoso

 
 
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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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EXPERIENCE RUIDOSO’S INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE

Wildlife and Ruidoso go hand in hand. Opportunities for spotting wildlife are among the top reasons to visit Ruidoso.

 
 



 
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IDEAS & INSPIRATION

UPCOMING FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS

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

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Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 19
Annual Bunny Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt
Professional Disc Golf Association 2025 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships
May 8
Professional Disc Golf Association 2025 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally 2025 at Casino Apache Travel Center
May 15
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally 2025 at Casino Apache Travel Center
Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park
May 16
Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire at Wingfield Park
OPENING WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May 23
OPENING WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
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
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)
ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Aug 31
ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Run to Ruidoso: Rusty Balls C10 Club Car and Truck Show
Sep 19
Run to Ruidoso: Rusty Balls C10 Club Car and Truck Show
Motor Mountain Weekend
Sep 19
Motor Mountain Weekend
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
Sep 27
Ruidoso Oktoberfest - Downshift Brewing Company Riverside
New Mexico 4x4 Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center
Oct 12
New Mexico 4x4 Rally at Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Nov 7
Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade
Dec 6
Ruidoso Festival of Lights Parade