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23rd Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Date: October 12, 2012 - October 14, 2012

Event Description 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, musicians (including the world famous Texas Playboys), western artists and craftsmen for three days of events, cowboy competitions, horse demonstrations, western swing dancing, kids rodeo and educational activities. One of the highlights of the Symposium is the World Championship Chuckwagon Competition (featured on the Food Network's All American Festivals and Cowboy Challenge) with prizes totaling $13,000. Competitors are judged not only on their mouth-watering food, but on the authenticity of their wagons and attire.


Event Location Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
26225 US HWY 70
Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
Date/Time Information October 12th - 14th.  The main concert is on Thursday the 11th.
Contact Information
Sunny: 575-378-4431
Fees/Admission
Tickets for the concert on Thursday the 11th and the Chuckwagon cook off, go on sale August 1.
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