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, 2013
8:30 AM, Mountain Time
(575)378-4431

Billy Mata, Jody Nix And Landon Dodd
All On Stage With Their Bands
Friday Night Dance, October 11, 2013

Dave Alexander and his Big Texas Swing Band
Saturday Night Dance, October 12, 2013

 

 

2012 Cowboy Symposium Program Click above to view it Online