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/