Celebrate “The Art of Autumn” in Ruidoso!

AspenFest, October 3-4, 2009 hosts family friendly events such as a chile cookoff, car show, craft fair, and of course, a parade.

AspenFest, Ruidoso’s annual fall celebration, is October 3 & 4, 2009. 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 “The Art of Autumn” exemplified the creativity in the heart and minds of the people of Ruidoso. Come join us for this home town tradition.

“Ruidoso is a mecca of art—not only in our galleries, but in our surroundings. I am awed by our community every day. This will be an incredible celebration highlighting what Ruidoso gives her residents every day,” says Kathy Alexander, Special Event Coordinator.

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3rd & 4th—Aspenfest Weekend Ruidoso Area. Parade through midtown (Sat. 10 a.m., 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 $2 adults, free to kids under 12.), 27th Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, and on Sunday the Ruidoso Chili Society Pod Chili Cook-Off, a Rod Run Car Show, (Sat, 8-4, free admission) Both take place at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. More Info: Rick Thomas (Chili Cookoff) 336-8399, Bonnie Richardson (Arts & Crafts) 378-4661, Ron Duscha (Car Show) 915-598-0621,& Kathy (Parade) 575-257-7395 E-mail: kathy@ruidosonow.com Web: www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/