Ring In the New Year in Ruidoso
Whether you’re looking to ring in the New Year with a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or a celebration the whole family can enjoy, Ruidoso has you covered.
Make it a weekend getaway and enjoy a gourmet dinner or head to the dance floor, then stay overnight at one of Ruidoso's resorts, hotels, condos and vacation rentals.
DISCOVER NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS IN RUIDOSO:
Note: We’ve done our best to update these listings for 2021. We recommend, however, that you confirm final event details with the individual venues.
Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill: Starting at 7 pm, enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner that includes a buffet with carved Prime Rib and Shrimp for $24.95 per person. At 8 pm the Graham Brothers take the stage with no cover charge. Plus, Billy the Kid Casino is giving away a $500 cash prize! Located inside Ruidoso Downs Race Track. (575)-378-4431
Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery: This Roaring 20s Gatsby NYE Party sponsored by Noisy Water Winery and Lost Hiker Brewery will feature live music with a DJ ringing you into the New Year. Come for drinks, dancing, and a midnight bubbly toast! Each admission ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket (beer or wine), midnight bubbly toast, and raffle entry. 7:30 pm to 12 am. Tickets by Eventbrite. (575)-257-9335
Inn of the Mountain Gods: Get ready for a New Year’s Eve you’ll never forget! Join us at Inn of the Mountain Gods for our Ring it INN New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy an amazing dinner, then dance the night away to three of the hottest cover bands around. Plus, welcome in 2023 with a champagne toast at midnight. Limited space is available. Get your tickets today! (800) 545-9011
Win, Place, and Show: Whose Ready to Ring the New Year WPS Style? They’ve lowered the entrance fee this year to only $5.00 per person with Table Reservations at only $25 per couple. Champagne Toast at Midnight, Party Favors, and Everyone's Favorite Band... Johnny Collier & The Misbehaviators/ Call 575-257-9982 to reserve and pre-pay for your table or reserve your table in person (Tables must be claimed by 8 PM). The music starts at 8:30 pm.
Sacred Grounds: Enjoy a memorable evening of light jazz and salsa music and vocals, dancing, gourmet dining, and craft cocktails, beer & wine with friends and family and send out the old year with a bang. Advance ticket purchase at Eventbrite. Doors open at 5:30 pm. (575) 257-2273
Cree Meadows Country Club: Bring in the New Year at Cree Meadows with Terry Bullard. Finger foods, fun, favors and friends. Champagne toast at midnight. Reservations Required (575) 257-2733
Michael J’s Italian Restaurant: Enjoy a special NYE menu at this Ruidoso favorite. The menu includes Surf & Turf along with jumbo sea scallops, twin lobster tails, bone-in veal chop, and elk tenderloin. Reservations recommended. (575) 257-9559
Hidden Tap: Celebrations begin at 9 pm and a $15 cover ($10 advance purchase) includes a champagne toast at midnight. Food specials include Prime Rib and Shrimp Diablo. Reserve your tickets now! (575) 257-0497
The Lodge at Cloudcroft: Ring in the New Year with us at the Pavillion with the rockin’ Rosewater Blues! They will be playing all your favorites from 9 pm to 1 am on December 31st. Champagne toast at 10 pm and midnight, free snacks and goodies all night, cash bar. $30 per couple, $15 for single 12 and over.
No Scum Allowed Saloon: Welcome in the new year at White Oak’s infamous saloon with 2 Moon Junction will be playing country-western, and rock 9-12; open mic 6-9. Sirloin steak dinner will be served at 6 pm. $10.00 a plate. Call to reserve: (575) 648-5583