Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest originally began when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria wanted to share his wedding celebration to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen with his people. On October 12, 1810 about 40,000 guests arrived for the merriment and more than a few characteristics of the original event have remained in what is now called Oktoberfest. These include consumption of copious amounts of beer, sausages, wursts, and chicken. And who can forget the music and dancing?
People all over the world have kept the tradition. In the U.S., Cincinnati, Ohio draws about 500,000 people to its Oktoberfest. While Ruidoso could never entertain the possibility of hosting that many people, we open the Convention Center doors to all who have a craving for a beer and "brat".
This year, Ruidoso's Oktoberfest will be held October 19 & 20 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. The celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. October 19 and lasts until 11:00 p.m. On Saturday the festivities run from noon to 11:00 p.m. The Ruidoso Convention Center is located at 111 Sierra Blanca Drive adjacent to the Links Golf Course. Tickets will be sold at the door. Admission price is $7 for one day, $12 for both days. Kids ages 13 to 18 can get in for $3, and children age 12 and under get in free. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there!