Celebrate autumn in the mountains at Ruidoso AspenFest on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The festivities begin in Midtown with the annual AspenFest Parade at 10:00 AM, featuring this year’s theme, “Harvesting Adventure.” Following the parade, the celebration continues at Wingfield Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, New Mexico wine and craft beer, food vendors, and kids’ activities.

Event Highlights

• Midtown Parade at 10:00 AM

• 2026 parade theme: “Harvesting Adventure”

• Wingfield Park Festival from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

• New Mexico wine and craft beer

• Food vendors

• Live music

• Kids’ activities

• Festival tickets available at the gate

Live Music

Nova Rush
12:00–1:30 PM

Doso Dirtbags
2:00–3:30 PM

Mammoth Cults
4:00–5:30 PM

Festival Admission

General admission: $10
Admission including wine & beer tasting: $25
Kids 12 and under: FREE

Festival tickets are available at the gate.