Ruidoso Aspenfest
One of the joys of Ruidoso is that its residents love to have a reason to celebrate any occasion. Ruidoso offers everything from antique car shows, arts and craft shows, light parades, and chili cook-offs to cowboy poetry slams. (Stay tuned for more on cowboy poetry in our next article). The calendar stays full year round. Every autumn the town gets together for a parade through Mid-town and day of events to applaud Nature in her golden splendor as the aspens change hues. We call it Aspenfest.
This October 6 at 10 a.m. the parade will begin on the corner of Sudderth and Mechem Drive and end at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme is A Red, White, and Blue Ruidoso Valley. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three floats. We have some very creative people who contribute to the parade. You won't want to miss it!
Some of the other events listed above will also be taking place that weekend. The arts and crafts show will be held at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Drive Saturday 9-5:30 and Sunday 9-5. Admission is $2 adults, free if you're under age 12. The Rod Run Car Show was relocated from the center of town a few years ago to its new location at the racetrack. It will also take place on Saturday and admission is free. For you chili fans, the Chili Cook-off has moved to the Little Creek RV Park on Airport Road (Hwy 220).You can contact Rick Thomas (Chili Cook-off) at 575-336-8399 for more information.
