The first-ever Ruidoso Wine Festival is scheduled for June 14 & 15 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, and it promises to become a premier regional attraction. The wine festival not only features delicious New Mexico wines, live music, and art and crafts, but will also offer the cool mountain air of Ruidoso as a reprieve from the summer heat. The New Mexico Wine Grower's Association hosts the event and hopes to make the Ruidoso Wine Festival the attraction of the summer for Southern New Mexico and West Texas.

The inaugural event will feature many New Mexico wineries, with a full range of award-winning wines available for free tasting or for sale by the glass, bottle or case. The Festival will feature arts and crafts vendors from throughout the southwest displaying and offering fine paintings, handmade crafts and apparel. Live music reflects the diverse culture of the area, with something for everyone!

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2008 Ruidoso Wine Festival Entertainment Schedule

Saturday June 14, 2008 – Gates Open at 12 Noon

12:00 Noon           
Helen Sachs Quartet– A titillating jazz performance inspired by classic jazz vocalists with some modern Brazilian influences!

3:00 pm           
The Memphis Hang– Music inspired by the history of America, with horn-driven influences and distinct Southern flavor!

6:00 pm           
GATES CLOSE

Sunday June 15, 2008 – Gates Open at 12 Noon

12:00 Noon           
The Memphis Hang– Encore performance! Music inspired by the history of America, with horn-driven influences and distinct Southern flavor!

3:00 pm           
Le Chat Lunatique – The cool Jazz of New Orleans comes to the cool mountain air in the shadow of Sierra Blanca!

6:00 pm           
GATES CLOSE

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