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70th Annual Hondo Fiesta: Fiesta del Valle and Enchilada Dinner
May
18
4:00 PM16:00
Art & Culture, Family, Festivals, Things to do in Ruidoso, Summer

70th Annual Hondo Fiesta: Fiesta del Valle and Enchilada Dinner

Join the celebration of the 70th anniversary of this Hondo Valley tradition. Enjoy an evening filled with outstanding performances from preschool to 12th grade, featuring dancers in colorful costumes performing Spanish, Mexican, and New Mexican dances from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Don't miss out on the enchilada dinner at the school from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

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Tequila and Margarita Festival Plus Stone Larue in Concert at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
May
25
5:00 PM17:00
Festivals, Food & Drink, Music, Summer, Things to do in Ruidoso

Tequila and Margarita Festival Plus Stone Larue in Concert at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

Experience the ultimate evening of tequila tastings, specialty margaritas, and delicious food alongside live entertainment by Stoney Larue! Tickets are on sale on April 4th at RaceRuidoso.com. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com

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Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park
Aug
17
11:00 AM11:00
Festivals, Fundraiser, Summer, Things to do in Ruidoso, Food & Drink

Annual Brewdoso Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Wingfield Park

The Ruidoso Midtown Association's signature Beer and Wine Festival is better than ever, with live entertainment and NM craft beer, wine, and live entertainment at Wingfield Park. Rain or shine, don’t miss it! Come support New Mexico beer, wine, food, live music, and fun during this one-day festival. Learn more >>

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Annual Vines In The Pines Art and Wine Festival at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Feb
17
to Feb 18
Festivals, Food & Drink, Things to do in Ruidoso

Annual Vines In The Pines Art and Wine Festival at the Ruidoso Convention Center

  • Ruidoso Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all foodies and wine lovers: This is a great opportunity to sample New Mexico wines while enjoying local art, crafts, food, boutique vendors, and local brews for those who aren't wine drinkers. Fun for everyone. Buy Tickets >>

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Festival of Lights After Party at Wingfield Park
Dec
2
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals, Holiday Events, Kids, Music, Family, Food & Drink, Winter

Festival of Lights After Party at Wingfield Park

After enjoying the Festival of Lights Parade in Midtown, head over to Wingfield Park for a free Festival of Lights After Party. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be food, drinks, winter activities for the kids, ice skating, and more. Be sure to join the fun!

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Trunk or Treat at Canyon Hideaway and Escape
Oct
28
3:00 PM15:00
Family, Festivals, Holiday Events, Kids, Things to do in Ruidoso

Trunk or Treat at Canyon Hideaway and Escape

Canyon Hideaway and Escape is hosting its third annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration. This is a FREE event for the public from 3-6 p.m. on October 28th! There will be a hayride, trunk or treat, fall games, an outdoor movie, and more! This is a FREE event. Availability will be limited and controlled based on the hayride from the parking lot to the campground. Call 575-937-2723.

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Concerts In The Park
Sep
15
to Sep 16
Festivals, Things to do in Ruidoso, Food & Drink

Concerts In The Park

Get ready to elevate your spirit with live outdoor performances by the Josh Abbott Band, Kyle Park, Slade Coulter, and Sarah Rowe, at this Ruidoso concert event at Wingfield Park from September 15-16, 2023. Don’t miss it! Tickets will be on sale on August 1, 2023, at RuidosoConcertsInThePark.com

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Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder Concerts Benefit Event at Wingfield Park
May
20
3:00 PM15:00
Festivals, Music, Things to do in Ruidoso, Summer

Ride Ruidoso Spring Thunder Concerts Benefit Event at Wingfield Park

Complementing the AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Ride Ruidoso brings you the May 20, 2023, Spring Thunder concerts and benefit event at Wingfield Park with live music performances, including headliner band Molly Hatchet and Metallica Tribute- Kill EM All, bike show, car show, and bike run. Buy Your Spring Thunder Tickets Today!

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St. Patrick's Spring Break Parking Lot Party at Downshift Brewing Company
Mar
17
to Mar 18
Festivals, Food & Drink, Music, Things to do in Ruidoso

St. Patrick's Spring Break Parking Lot Party at Downshift Brewing Company

  • Downshift Brewing Company's Hidden Tap (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate St Patrick's and Spring Break in beautiful Ruidoso, NM, on February 17-18, 2023, with food, music, and fun at Downshift Brewing Company’s Hidden Tap. Live entertainment from the Doso Dirtbags, A Drunker Shade of Green, Feline Fox, Chris Baker, and more. Buy Tickets Today

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First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center
Aug
13
to Aug 14
Family, Festivals, Summer, Things to do in Ruidoso

First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow at the Ruidoso Convention Center

  • Ruidoso Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All are welcome to the First Annual Sierra Blanca Pow Wow, a Native American dancing celebration at the Ruidoso Convention Center on August 13 and 14, 2022. Come see the colorful dancing, hear the songs, learn the traditions, and enjoy the contests and food. Native Vendor Market from New Mexico Tribes. Free to the public.

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Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Aug
5
to Aug 7
Festivals, Family, Summer

Zia Festival Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track

  • Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The locals say, “If you only come to the races one weekend all summer, let it be the Zia Festival!” That’s because the race track is decked out in the state’s vibrant colors ready to welcome the best New Mexico-bred thoroughbreds and quarter horses. There will be statewide vendors displaying art, crafts, jewelry, and other creations made in the Land of Enchantment. There will be a special play area for the kids, so make plans now to come to enjoy the annual Zia Festival celebration. Learn more at RaceRuidoso.com

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2020 Virtual Rio Bonito Folk Fest
May
16
11:00 AM11:00
Family, Festivals, Food & Drink, Music, Summer, Things to do in Ruidoso

2020 Virtual Rio Bonito Folk Fest

Enjoy live folk music streamed online! As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life during the coronavirus pandemic, Fort Stanton Historic Site has decided to take the 2nd Annual Rio Bonito Folk Festival online to share some musical joy during these unusual times. Stay tuned for more information on performers and viewing platforms, click here.

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New Mexico Flavor Festival
Aug
19
to Aug 20
Festivals

New Mexico Flavor Festival

  • Eagle Creek Sports Complex (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

NM Flavor Fest features Beers, Wines, and Foods of New Mexico! + Live Art Exhibits, Auctions, Live Music, a Kids Fashion Contest, NM Fashion Show (featuring NM artists), Live Art Creations, Sculptors, Painters, Performers, Indian Tacos, Authentic Mexican and New Mexican Foods + other COOL Contests, and CASH Prizes! Also, enjoy overnight camping in a convenient location near the event center, you can also check out our lodging partners and enjoy our comfortable VIP lounge.

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San Juan Day Celebration and Cultural Festival
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00
History, Festivals

San Juan Day Celebration and Cultural Festival

Join us at Lincoln Historic Site for a San Juan Day celebration and cultural festival. This family friendly event will feature local arts and food vendors, a local farmer's market, historic games, and some truly great New Mexican music.

10:00 a.m.- Vendors open
12:00 p.m.- Cipriano Vigil and Family concert
1:30 p.m.- The Flying "J" Wranglers concert
3:00 p.m.- Event ends

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