# Events & Things To Do In Ruidoso This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Ruidoso is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ruidoso this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

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## Weekend Events in Ruidoso

- **Event Name**: EMS Region III 2026 Annual Conference
  - **Description**: The EMS Region III Conference in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico is back and bigger than ever. Join 900+ EMS, fire, law enforcement, dispatch, and healthcare professionals from across the Southwest for incredible training, nationally recognized speakers, ha
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ruidoso/ems-region-iii-2026-annual-conference/200029971202927
  - **Venue**: Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345
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- **Event Name**: Wagfest 2026 featuring the Ice Cream Krank-Off!
  - **Description**: Ice Cream & Puppies, oh my! Join us for the inaugural WAGFEST & ICE CREAM CRANK OFF presented by the Ruidoso Midtown Association and Humane Society of Lincoln County. 

Saturday, May 2nd, from 11 AM-3 PM at Wingfield Park in beautiful Midtown Ruid
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ruidoso/wagfest-2026-featuring-the-ice-cream-krank-off/200029818813914
  - **Venue**: Wingfield Park
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## Trending Events in Ruidoso

- **Event Name**: EMS Region III 2026 Annual Conference
  - **Description**: The EMS Region III Conference in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico is back and bigger than ever. Join 900+ EMS, fire, law enforcement, dispatch, and healthcare professionals from across the Southwest for incredible training, nationally recognized speakers, ha
  - **Venue**: Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345
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- **Event Name**: Jason Boland & The Stragglers in Ruidoso
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Jason Boland & The Stragglers Live at Jacks Backstage on Friday, June 26, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Jason Boland & The Stragglers is set to
  - **Venue**: Jacks Backstage
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- **Event Name**: LITTLE TEXAS LIVE
  - **Description**: LITTLE TEXAS IS COMING TO THE PIT 🔥

Saturday, June 6
Jack’s Backstage | Ruidoso, NM

Y’all… this is one of those nights.

Little Texas isn’t just another band rolling through — this is a catalog of chart-topping hits, award nominations, and songs that st
  - **Venue**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
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- **Event Name**: Brewdoso 2026
  - **Description**: Brewdoso 2026, back, bigger and better than ever! 

June 20th, 2026 from 12PM to 9PM - Follow for more info! 

New Mexico Craft Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Craft Vendors

Food Trucks 

All Day Entertainment Lineup 
- Faux McCoys
- Driveway Div
  - **Venue**: Wingfield Park
- **Event Name**: JASON BOLAND and THE STRAGGLERS
  - **Description**: 🔥 JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS LIVE AT JACKS BACKSTAGE 🔥

Red Dirt royalty is coming to the Hill.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers are hitting the stage at Jacks Backstage as part of our 2026 concert series. A band that helped define an entire move
  - **Venue**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
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- **Event Name**: FRANKIE BALLARD LIVE!
  - **Description**: FRANKIE BALLARD IS COMING TO THE PIT 🔥

Saturday, May 30
Jack’s Backstage | Ruidoso, NM

Y’all… this is how we kick the damn summer off.

Frankie Ballard is rolling in with a catalog that just flat out hits —
Helluva Life
Sunshine & Whiskey
Young &amp
  - **Venue**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
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- **Event Name**: The Long Dog Derby
  - **Description**: The Long Dog Derby
The Worlds Richest Weenie Dog Race

One of our favorite events of the year is back at Jacks Backstage.

Last year we had to cancel because of a weather threat and it flat out broke our hearts. This year we made sure to give the Long Dog
  - **Venue**: 1056 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
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- **Event Name**: Lincoln Forest Ren Faire
  - **Description**: Step Back in Time: The 2026 Lincoln Forest Renaissance Faire! 🏰

Hear ye, hear ye! The magic returns to Wingfield Park this May. Immerse yourself in a world of medieval wonder, swashbuckling adventure, and woodland fantasy. Whether you’re here for the cla
  - **Venue**: 300 Wingfield St., Ruidoso, NM, United States, New Mexico 88345
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- **Event Name**: Pecos & the Rooftops in Ruidoso
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Pecos & the Rooftops is Live at Jacks Backstage on Thursday, June 11, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Pecos & the Rooftops is hitting Jacks Backstage on Thursday, June 11, 2026
  - **Venue**: Jacks Backstage
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** EMS Region III 2026 Annual Conference (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am at Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345), Wagfest 2026 featuring the Ice Cream Krank-Off! (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Wingfield Park).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ruidoso this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Wagfest 2026 featuring the Ice Cream Krank-Off! (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Wingfield Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Ruidoso on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ruidoso include Ruidoso Convention Center 111 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, Wingfield Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ruidoso include EMS Region III. Inc., Humane Society of Lincoln County, Ruidoso, NM.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Ruidoso?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ruidoso.

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