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Ruidoso Mescalero Apache Honor Day Festival 2025

Arts and Entertainment

April 28, 2025

From: Ruidoso Mescalero Apache Honor Day Festival

Celebrate culture, unity, and honor at this immersive, family-friendly festival spotlighting Native American traditions, art, music, and cuisine. The day begins with a Unity & Honor Gathering, featuring an Apache Hymn, prayer, and special remarks from tribal and local leaders.

Explore an open-air market filled with Native American artisans—many nationally recognized-selling handmade jewelry, paintings, clothing, books, and more from within tepees and tents. Don’t miss featured artists Raul Davis, Jordan Torres, and Lindsey Shakespeare.

All-day live music includes a performance by award-winning Navajo blues musician Levi Platero, flutist Lanny Maddox, and more acclaimed artists on the J & S Stage.

Cultural highlights include:

Lee Pike War Dance Group performances

Storytelling in the tepee by Kim Enjady

Cultural presentation + Q&A by Lindsey Shakespeare

Grab a bite from local and Native food vendors serving everything from fry bread and posole to Indian tacos and Navajo mutton stew.

Free admission. Everyone welcome!

Date: May 31, 2025

Time: 10:00?AM - 7:00?PM

Location: Country Club Park

100 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso, NM, 88345

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