Each year, during the second full weekend in October, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico plays host to the nation's finest cowboy festival with old west storytellers, noted historians, poets, musicians (including the world famous Texas Playboys), chuckwagon cooks and competitions, chuckwagon cook-offs, western artists and craftsmen for three days of events, cowboy competitions, horse demonstrations, western swing dancing, kids rodeo and educational activities. In 1996, the symposium was selected as the Best Cowboy Cultural Event by the National Cowboy Symposium Association. In addition, the LCCS has been named one of North America's top 100 events by the American Bus Association.

Tickets on Sale August 1, 2012
8:30 AM, Mountain Time
(575)378-4431

Gatlin Brothers
Friday Night Concert, October 12, 2012

Asleep at the Wheel
Saturday Night Dance, October 13, 2012

The Texas Big Three
Jake Hooker, Billy Mata & Jody Nix
Friday & Saturday Nights

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Plenty of events and music around town

Schedule and locations to be announced soon