Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso at AspenFest. The weekend celebration is on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with a 10:00 AM parade through Midtown, immediately followed by fun, food, music, and drinks at Wingfield Park. Don't miss Ruidoso's favorite fall festival!

Help choose the tastiest winner at the 40th annual New Mexico State Open Chili Championship at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Public tasting is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. plus live music by the “Catfish Fry” blues band.