Aspenfest in Ruidoso, New Mexico
October 3rd and 4th, 2009

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1-877-RUIDOSO, 1-575-257-7395
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AspenFest, Ruidoso’s annual fall celebration, is October 4 & 5, 2008. The AspenFest Weekend allows residents and visitors alike to participate in the celebration of our caring community, the cool crispness of the coming fall and the beauty that is Ruidoso. AspenFest weekend is kicked off every year with a parade at 10 a.m. through Midtown Ruidoso. This year’s parade theme VIVA RUIDOSO! in celebration of the compassionate spirit our village has to survive! The parade gives Ruidoso area individuals, businesses, and organizations a chance to show their spirit.

“After the flood, we saw how our incredible community came together to ensure we were all safe. Viva Ruidoso was the first benefit for the victims of the flood and we felt its vitality and spirit should be furthered. The annual village parade was the perfect avenue for that,” said Kathy Alexander, Special Events Coordinator. “Ruidoso area residents look forward to this community-wide celebration, and The Chamber is so honored to organize the event and appreciate all the hard work our volunteers and the Ruidoso Police and Fire Departments do to help make it a success.”

AspenFest Parade Applications Due

Parade applications are available at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce office, 720 Sudderth Drive, or the application can be faxed to 257-4693 or emailed to Kathy@ruidosonow.com or by contacting the Chamber at 257-7395. Applications can also be downloaded here. The application deadline is Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 pm. Late applications will be accepted but may be placed at the end of the parade and late fees will apply. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three floats which will be judged based on adherence to the theme, originality, workmanship and overall impression. Proceeds from the parade entry fee will go to fund the flood victims.