Official Website of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ruidoso New Mexico Special events have always been part of Ruidoso area's year-round appeal. The Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, the nation’s premier cowboy gathering, is held every October and has been selected as one the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association. Over 35,000 motorcycle enthusiasts come to the area each September for the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally. Annual events like the Mountain of Blues Festival, Smokey Bear Stampede, Mescalero Tribal Dances & Rodeo, Ruidoso Art Festival, Aspenfest, Oktoberfest and Festival of Lights offer visitors the chance to experience the history and magic of Lincoln County. Find out more about the Ruidoso area's signature events. Image copyright by Mark Doth
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Special events have always been part of Ruidoso area's year-round appeal. The Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, the nation’s premier cowboy gathering, is held every October and has been selected as one the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association. Over 35,000 motorcycle enthusiasts come to the area each September for the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally. Annual events like the Mountain of Blues Festival, Smokey Bear Stampede, Mescalero Tribal Dances & Rodeo, Ruidoso Art Festival, Aspenfest, Oktoberfest and Festival of Lights offer visitors the chance to experience the history and magic of Lincoln County. Find out more about the Ruidoso area's signature events.
 MAY  2008

1st—Irving Berlin's "I Love A Piano": Spencer Theater.
8 p.m.: Six actors and a trio perform Berlin's enduring and popular favorites. This spectacular new show captures the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the swinging sophistication of the 1920s and 30s. Tickets $4 More Info: 336-4800 Web: www.spencertheater.com
1st—Prayer Breakfast: Ruidoso Convention Center.
Breakfast buffet 6:30 - 7 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rick Rigsby. Tickets available at Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. More Info: 575-937-4103
1st—Library Silent Auction: Ruidoso Library.
Through May 31st. Come bid on your favorite items during the month of May. More Info: 575-258-3704
2nd & 4th—ENMU Community Choir Concert: Old Mill.
Friday 7 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. $5 Admission More Info: 575-257-2120
2nd-3rd—4th Annual Smokey Bear Days: Capitan NM .
Friday noon to dusk Arts and Crafts Marketplace. Friday night free DJ and Karaoke contest. Saturday parade at 10am. 10am to 6pm, Arts and crafts plus many other activities, 7-11pm Free Street Dance at Smokey Bear Historic Park.  More Info: Cheryl Barnett 575-354-2273 Web: www.smokeybeardays.org
3rd—Annual Lincoln County "Walk in the Woods": The Links Golf Course Walking Trail, Ruidoso.
Health/Safety Fair, booths will be set up around the Links walking trail. Starting 9 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m. Event is for all ages and will offer many interactive activities on a variety of health and safety issues.  More Info: Aimee Bennett 258-3252 ext. 6720 or 257-0491 Web: www.lincolnhealthcouncil.org
3rd—Annual Fundraiser : The Flying J Ranch.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for Children (12 and under). 92% of the proceeds will go to the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation to assist Lincoln County residents with end of life care. Admission includes an Old West Gunfight, Chuck Wagon Supper, The 'Flying J Wranglers' Stage Show, and a silent auction.  More Info: Nancy Lee 575-258-0028
3rd—Copper Painting Demonstration: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Presented by Zane Mead. Demonstrations all day. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
4th—Cinco de Mayo Celebration: McDonald Park, Central Ave. Carrizozo, NM.
2 p.m. Featuring Ron Becker, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Fiesta Dancers from the Hondo Valley Schools. Bring your chair, hat, and a picnic and enjoy! Admission is FREE! More Info: 575-648-5203
4th—Little Joe y La Familia in Concert: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Visit Ticketmaster on-line for ticket prices. More Info: 1-877-277-4577 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
4th—Rafael Chacon: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Performed by Enrique Lamadrid 2 p.m. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
9th—Marvin Hamlisch: Spencer Theater.
8 p.m.: Hamlisch is the composer of more than 40 motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song "The Way Were". Tickets $85  More Info: 336-4800 Web: www.spencertheater.com
9th—Henriette Wyeth Memorial High School Art Exhibition: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Exhibit will run through May 11th More Info: 378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
10th—Second Corazon de la Montana Sprint Triathlon: Ruidoso Athletic Club, 8am.
Course includes 500 meter Swim, 10 mile Bike and 3.1 mile Run. Early registration $40 Adults and $25 for 18 and Under, Add $10 for registration after April 21.  More Info: 575-257-4900  E-mail: info@ruidosoathleticclub.com 
10th—56th Annual Fiesta de Hondo: Hondo (NM) School Gym.
Enchilada dinner from 4:00-6:00 and after the performance in the school cafeteria. Adults $5/per plate, $3 per plate for children up to age 12. Dance performance begins at 6:00 p.m. General admission Adults & Students $7 More Info: Hondo School, 575-653-4411
10th—2nd Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale: Compass Bank parking lot.
1712 Sudderth Dr. from 8 am until everything is gone. Hanging baskets and tomato plants. More Info: 575-257-7272
10th—"Eve Ball, A Woman Among Men": Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Presented by Lynda Sanchez at 1 p.m. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
10th—3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Four person Scramble, 18 Holes, Fundraiser & Social Event. Shotgun start at 1:00, $110 per player, includes cart, prizes, awards ceremony, meal and an Auction. More Info: 575-630-0144 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
11th—Mother's Day Luncheon: Mountain Annie's.
Luncheon & Show. 12 p.m. $32.50 More Info: 575-257-7982 Web: www.mountainannies.com
14th-17th—Spring Bike Rally: The Quarters .
9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Sat. 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Sun. Blues & BBQ with "The Tri-Tones" Blues Band 3-7 More Info: 575-257-9535
15th—Billy Currington: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 8. More Info: 1-877-277-4577 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
15th-18th—Aspencash Motorcycle Run & Trade Show: Ruidoso Convention Center.
Big show and bigger poker run prizes. Meet your friends in beautiful Ruidoso.  More Info: 1-800-452-8045, 505-257-8696 Web: www.motorcyclerally.com
16th & 17th—Juni Fisher: Mountain Annie's.
A member of the Western Music Association, she has received multi "Best" awards. $29.95 More Info: 575-257-7982 Web: www.mountainannies.com
17th—"Boomed, Busted, & Bought Out Again": Mining in New Mexico: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Exhibit runs through Jan. 4, 2009 More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
18th—New Fiber Festival: Lincoln, NM, State Historical Visitor’s Center .
From 9 until 4:30 p.m. admission is ticket to the museum. A fabulous showing of Lincoln County spinners and artisans working with all natural materials.  More Info: Ginny 575-653-4609  E-mail: ellisstore@aol.com 
19th—Denim and Diamonds: Mountain Annie's.
Fashion Show, Luncheon & Inspirational Speaker, Iris Blue from Lucas, Texas. Fashion & Jewlery presented by Mitchell's and St. Bernard of Ruidoso. Music by Melanie Winter. $15 per person. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. More Info: 575-257-2588 or 258-3694 Web: www.mountainannies.com
22nd—Mountain Annie's Dinner Theater Opens Summer Season: Mountain Annie's.
The Staerkels are scheduled to entertain weekly at Mountain Annie's. Please link to the website for a complete list of performances. More Info: 575-257-7982 Web: www.mountainannies.com
23rd—Flying J Ranch Opens! : North of Ruidoso.
This Chuckwagon Supper & Western Stage Show is open Mon-Sat nights, tonight through Labor Day. Gates open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. More Info: Reservations & Info: 1-888-458-3595 or 575-336-4330
23rd—Ruidoso Downs Racetrack: Opening Day.
Season runs through Labor Day More Info: 575-378-4140  Web: www.ruidosodownsracing.com
23rd—Art in the Pines: Old Mill.
641 Sudderth Dr. Open to the public every Fri. and Sat. beginning May 23 - Sept. 1st. Artists will be displaying and selling art in Oils, Watercolor, Acrylics, and Mixed Media, Photographs, Metal, Ceramics, Woodworking, Jewlery, Gourds, and Fiber Art. More Info: 575-937-0301 E-mail:  
23rd-26th—3rd Annual Mescalero Apache Arts & Crafts Show: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6 and Mon. 8-2 More Info: Jordan Torres 575-464-2338 or 575-937-3295
23rd-26th—USSSA King of the Mountain Baseball Tournament: More Info: 915-858-0665 Web: usssabaseballnewmexico.com
24th—Marty Stuart: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino.
More Info: 575-378-4140 Web: www.ruidosodownsracing.com
24th-25th—Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show: Convention Center.
doors open at 9 a.m. each day, admission is $4 for adults & kids get in free when accompanied by an adult. Hours: Sat 9-6, Sun 9-3. More Info: Mark, 575-258-5969
24th-26th—River Rendevous 2nd Outdoor Artists & Craftsman Show: 524 Sudderth, Dr. .
10-4 each day.  E-mail: riverrendevous@windstream.net 
27th—Book Signing: Books Etc., Midtown Ruidoso.
11 a.m. til Noon. Mike Weber author of "Visionary Behavior". More Info: 575-257-1594
31st—Swimming Pool Opens! : Sudderth Drive.
Hours are 11:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m., 7 days a week, now through August 6th. Daily passes are $3.00 or $6.25 for full access (water slide). Please call for swimming lesson schedule & pool rental for parties! Season passes also available. More Info: Parks & Recreation, 575-257-5030 or Pool 575-257-2795
31st—"Ballistics of the Old and New West"What Do Guns Really Do?": Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Presented by Barry Haight at 11 a.m. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
31st—Don McLean: "Starry, Starry Night": Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
There are those among us who think of Don McLean's American Pie as an alternative National Anthem rather than a ballad about the untimely death of rock icon Buddy Holly. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, he has been called a master of "spirituality in rhythm and verse." His voice remains pure and sweetly reverential. 8 p.m. $79 & $76 More Info: 575-336-4800 Web: www.spencertheater.com
31st & June 1st—Gold Rush Days: White Oaks NM, All day Sat., Sun a.m .
An authentic 1890’s gold camp with gold panning and mineral exhibits, live drama, vendors, fashion review, kids rodeo and campfire tales. Sunday morning Cowboy Church services. More Info: 575-648-2188
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