The balmy temperatures of late summer in Ruidoso are an invitation to c’mon up and stay a while! There’s plenty to do and see year round, and these latest events will give you one more reason to think about owning your own piece of the pie: just take a look at Vera Cruz Mountain Ranch, where you can take your pick of pristine views to enjoy from your balcony and still be just a short drive away from town.
August 1 to 3, 2008
Old Lincoln Days – Lincoln, NM – Street vendors, food, parade and mountain man camp. Don’t miss the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” pageant. 575-653-4025.
August 30 & 31, 2008
18th annual All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show: Ruidoso Convention Center, 9-5. Everything that relates to guns as well hunting equipment, knives, cowboy gear, saddles, blankets, spurs, western relics, Indian artifacts, jewelry, coins and much, much more. Admission $5 adults, kids 12 & under free. Under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Info: Jackie, 575-257-6171.
http://trekwest.com/gunshow/
September 1, 2008
All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino: Each year, the racing season comes to an end with the running of the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race, the Grade I All American Futurity. For information 575-378-4431.
September 17 to 21, 2008
39th Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally: Ruidoso Downs Sports Theater Complex, 3/4 miles east of the racetrack entrance. The motorcycles come back for glorious fall weather and an exceptional trade show, live entertainment and more. For information call 800-452-8045.
http://www.motorcyclerally.com/
October 4 & 5, 2008
Aspenfest Weekend – It’s our annual fall celebration complete with a parade through midtown (Sat, 10am, from the corner of Sudderth & Mechem to 700 block of Sudderth), Arts & Crafts at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth (Sat 9-5:30, Sun 9-5, admission $1 adults, free to kids under 12), & a Rod Run Car Show at the racetrack (Sat, 8-4, free admission). Bonnie Richardson (Arts & Crafts) 378-4661, Ron Duscha (Car Show) 915-598-0621,& Rachel Weber (Parade) 575-257-7395.
http://www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/
October 10, 11 & 12, 2008
19th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium:
This annual celebration is held at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, and features cowboy poets, musicians, chuckwagon cooks/craftsmen plus This year will feature Johnny Bush & The Bandoleros plus Red Steagall and Lynn Anderson performing a special tribute to Cindy Walker. For information call the museum at 575-378-4142.
http://www.cowboysymposium.org/
For more details and an online copy of the The Ruidoso Visitor Guide, visit the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at www.ruidosonow.com.
