Ruidoso Mescalero Apache Honor Day Festival

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am

100 Country Club Drive

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!

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