Interested in becoming a vendor at one of Ruidoso’s most beloved community events?

Midtown Market returns for the 2025 season, running Saturdays from June 7 through October 4 at Country Club Park, located at the intersection of Country Club Drive and Sudderth.

This open-air market is a hub for local growers, artisans, and makers who are passionate about sustainability, quality, and community connection. Whether you’re selling produce, handmade goods, or locally inspired creations, Midtown Market offers a supportive and well-organized environment to share your work with residents and visitors alike.

📄 Download Full Handbook & Policy PDF

 

Midtown Market 2025 – At a Glance

Location: Country Club Park, 100 Country Club Dr., Ruidoso, NM

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Most Saturdays)


Market Dates

(Subject to change; Special Events in parentheses)

  • June 7 (Opening Day)

  • June 14

  • June 21

  • June 28

  • July 5 (Run, White & Blue + Tailgate Celebration)

  • July 12

  • July 19 (Ruidoso Marathon)

  • July 26

  • August 2

  • August 9

  • August 16 (Xterra)

  • August 23 (Grindstone Trail Run)

  • August 30 (Labor Day Weekend)

  • September 6

  • September 13

  • September 20

  • September 27

  • October 4 (Last Day)


How to Become a Vendor

Vendor Rules (Highlights)

  • No resale/franchised/outsourced goods

  • No on-site food prep

  • The majority of items must be handmade/home-produced

  • Vehicles must leave the market area by 8:30 am (set-up) and 2:00 pm (tear-down)

  • Vendors must be approved and assigned spots

  • Informational booths are allowed 2nd Saturday of each month

Why Join?

  • Community-centered, sustainability-focused

  • Preferential consideration for Lincoln County residents

  • Seasonal and daily flexibility

  • Strong support for growers, artisans & small food producers

🔗 Handbook & Policy Manual

Download Full Vendor Handbook & Policy (PDF)

Contact:

  • Chris Camacho

    Event and Recreation Supervisor

    Office: 575-257-5030 Cell: (575) 973-1764

    ChristopherCamacho@Ruidoso-nm.gov

  • Alex Eakins

    Recreational Leader / Midtown Market Manager

    Office: 575-257-5030

    AlexanderEakins@Ruidoso-nm.gov

Download Full Handbook & Policy PDF

 

Vendor Requirements & Tax Information



Who Is a Vendor?



A vendor is anyone selling merchandise, offering a service, or hosting an informational booth at Midtown Market. Vendors may also be referred to as taxpayers for state reporting purposes.

What Is a Special Event?



The State of New Mexico defines a special event as an entertainment, recreational, or marketing event occurring at a single location on an irregular basis, where merchandise or services are sold.

If you sell at multiple special events across New Mexico, you must file and pay Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for each event location individually.



Important: State Tax Filing Is Required

New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department (TRD) requires all special event vendors to register and file taxes independently. Taxes will not be collected onsite. Vendors must file a TRD-41413 Gross Receipts Tax Return by the 25th day of the month following each event.



What You Need to Do:



  1. Register for a GRT ID at TAP.state.nm.us

    – Or reactivate an existing GRT ID by emailing your completed ACD-31015 form to Business.Reg@tax.nm.gov

  2. Attend your special event.

  3. File & Pay:



    • Online: TAP.state.nm.us

    • OR by Mail: Submit TRD-41413 form + check

      Mail to:

      NM Taxation and Revenue Dept

      PO Box 25128

      Santa Fe, NM 87504-5128



Note: Failure to register, file, and pay GRT may affect your ability to participate in future markets or events.

Visit the NM Taxation & Revenue Website