Friday, May 7th – Saturday, May 8th – Capitan, NM
The famously fun Smokey Bear Days are here again.  These two days include fire prevention and educational booths, live music, street dancing and visits from Smokey Bear.  Smokey will celebrate his Birthday with a cake cutting during the street dancing!  There will also be a vendor’s marketplace, fun and education for the kids, chainsaw carving contest, auction of Smokey Bear memorabilia and much more.
More Info: 575.354.2748, www.smokeybeardays.org

Thursday, May 6th – Sunday, May 9th – Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs
Military Appreciation Weekend is being hosted by the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack on the infield.  Every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces will be participating.  Ft. Bliss is the lead support.  There will be a Military City along with military equipment, artillery, bombs, simulators, demonstrations, drills, and exercises including Bradley Tanks, F-22 Raptor simulator helicopter landings, among many other demonstrations.  A German F Tornado and an F-22 Raport fly-over as well!
More Info: 575.336.2828, www.ruidosomaw.org

Friday, April 23rd – Sunday, April 25th – Corner of Hull and White Mountain
The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department and We Cree8 join forces to present the 3rd Annual event.  Join for a wild and brilliant display of kites; bring your own, or buy one here.
More Info: Joan or Jeri at WeCree8, 575.257.5575, www.RuidosoKiteFestival.com

Friday, March 19th – Sunday, March 21st – Convention Center
Over 200 experts and retailers demonstrate new products and ideas!
More Info: Trish, 575.653.4882, www.nmmtnliving.com

Saturday, February 13th – Ruidoso Convention Center
Family oriented event celebrating the visual and performing arts.  Music & Dancing, Gumbo Cook-Off, Live & Silent Art Auctions, Mask Contest, Art in Action, Exhibits & Sales, Children’s Activities.
More Info: 575.257.727

Thursday, December 31st – Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
No plans for New Year’s Eve yet?  No problem, there’s a party at Inn of the Mountain Gods that’s sure to start 2010 off right!  Come dance the night away!
More Info: 1.877.277.4577, www.innofthemountaingods.com

Thursday, December 24th – Lincoln
Traditional lighting of the luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk.
More Info: Sherry, 575.653.4680

November 1st – 30th – Hubbard Museum of the American West
More Info: 575.378.4142 or www.hubbardmuseum.org

Friday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th – Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
Cowboy poets, musicians, chuckwagon cooks/craftsmen and Larry Gatlin and the Texas Playboys on Friday for the dance. Admission on Sunday is free!
More Info: Sunny 575.378.4431  E-mail: info@cowboysymposium.org Web: www.cowboysymposium.org

Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th – 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) 575.336.8399, Bonnie Richardson (Arts & Crafts) 575.378.4661, Ron Duscha (Car show) 915.598.0621,& Kathy (Parade) 575.257.7395 or kathy@ruidosonow.com
Web: www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/