Otero County Fair & Rodeo

09/04/2026

🔥 Tickets Are Now Open! 🔥

Tickets for the 8th Annual Burning of the Bull are officially on sale! Join us for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, great food and drinks, and the spectacular Burning of the Bull.

Purchase your tickets now and save $5 per ticket! Don’t wait - grab yours early and get ready for an incredible night!

The Burning of the BullGather beneath the night sky for an unforgettable evening of fire, music, and community. Watch as the towering bull effigy is set…

05/31/2026

🇺🇸🚛 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🚛🇺🇸

Don't miss your final opportunity to experience the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum at the Otero County Fairgrounds!

This incredible traveling museum celebrates 250 Years of American Freedom and offers a unique, interactive look at our nation's history. If you haven't visited yet, today is your chance!

While you're here, be sure to:
🍔 Grab a bite from one of our fantastic food trucks
🛍 Shop with our amazing local vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a fun day with family and friends
🇺🇸 Explore the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum

A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsors for helping make this event possible:

⭐ Bowlin Travel Centers Incorporated
⭐ American AgCredit

Please support the businesses that support our community and events like this one!

📍 Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Road • Alamogordo, NM
⏰ Open Today 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Come out, enjoy some great food, support local vendors, and be part of this historic celebration before it's gone!

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05/29/2026

🏡🇺🇸 THANK YOU, FUTURE REAL ESTATE! 🇺🇸🏡

The Otero County Fair Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Future Real Estate for being a Platinum Sponsor of the Otero County Freedom 250 Celebration!

Your generous support is helping make this historic community event possible as we celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom right here in Otero County.

We encourage our community to support the businesses that support local events and invest in our community. If you're buying, selling, or looking for your next home, be sure to reach out to the team at Future Real Estate!

🇺🇸 While you're celebrating with us, come hungry! We have a great lineup of food trucks serving everything from BBQ and burgers to tacos, sweet treats, and fair favorites.

🚚 Plenty of Food Trucks
🛍 Vendors & Shopping
🇺🇸 Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun for All Ages

📅 May 29–31, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily
📍 Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Road • Alamogordo, NM

Thank you again, Future Real Estate, for helping us bring this once-in-a-generation celebration to our community!

05/28/2026

🇺🇸🚛 THE FREEDOM 250 TRUCK HAS ARRIVED!!! 🚛🇺🇸

The nationally touring Freedom 250 Mobile Museum is officially HERE at the Otero County Fairgrounds and we could not be more excited!

Come experience this incredible traveling exhibit celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom through history, interactive displays, and inspiring exhibits for the whole family.

🇺🇸 Step Inside History
🇺🇸 Learn • Explore • Be Inspired
🇺🇸 Family Friendly Fun
🇺🇸 Historical Exhibits
🇺🇸 Vendors & Food Trucks

📅 May 29–31, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 6PM Daily
📍 Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Road • Alamogordo, NM

Bring your family and friends out to see this amazing mobile museum and celebrate freedom right here in Otero County!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Otero County Freedom 250 Celebration! 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

🇺🇸✨ THANK YOU UPTOWN EVENTS! ✨🇺🇸

The Otero County Fair Association would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Uptown Events for being a Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Otero County Freedom 250 Celebration!

Your support is helping us bring this historic community event to life as we celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom right here in Otero County.

Because of amazing community partners like Uptown Events, families across our region will be able to enjoy:
🇺🇸 The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
🇺🇸 Family Fun
🇺🇸 Historical Exhibits
🇺🇸 Vendors & Food Trucks
🇺🇸 Community Celebration & Patriotism

We truly appreciate your investment in our community and your support of the Otero County Fair Association.

Be sure to check out Uptown Events for all your:
🎪 Tents
🪑 Tables & Chairs
🎉 Bounce Houses
✨ Linen & Event Rentals
…and much more!

📅 May 29–31, 2026
📍 Otero County Fairgrounds

Thank you again, Uptown Events, for helping make history with us! 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

🇺🇸🍔 COME HUNGRY TO THE OTERO COUNTY FREEDOM 250 CELEBRATION! 🍔🇺🇸

The Otero County Fairgrounds is going to be packed with AMAZING food vendors and food trucks during the Otero County Freedom 250 Celebration!

Bring your family and friends out for three days of:
🔥 BBQ & Smoked Meats
🌮 Tacos & Mexican Favorites
🍔 Burgers & Fries
🍧 Sweet Treats & Lemonade
🎡 Fair Food Favorites
🍟 Loaded Fries & Nachos
…and so much more!

While you’re enjoying all the delicious food, don’t forget to check out:
🇺🇸 The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
🇺🇸 Historical Exhibits
🇺🇸 Vendors & Shopping
🇺🇸 Family Fun & Community Celebration

📅 May 29–31, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 6PM Daily Food Trucks will be open until the crowd leaves
📍 Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Road • Alamogordo, NM

Come celebrate 250 years of American freedom with great food, great people, and great community spirit right here in Otero County!

05/26/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS! 🇺🇸

The Otero County Fair Association would like to extend a huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for supporting the inaugural Otero County Freedom 250 Celebration!

🎸 ROCK 97-9
📻 KHII Active Radio

Your support is helping bring this historic community celebration to life as we honor 250 Years of American Freedom right here in Otero County.

Because of community partners like you, we are able to provide an exciting weekend filled with:
⭐ The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
⭐ Family Fun
⭐ Historical Exhibits
⭐ Vendors & Food
⭐ Community Pride & Patriotism

Thank you for investing in our community and helping make this celebration possible!

🇺🇸 May 29–31, 2026
11am-6pm
📍 Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Road • Alamogordo, NM

05/15/2026

🤠🎡 Thank You, King’s Treasure Thrift Store! 🎡🤠

We are proud to recognize King’s Treasure Thrift Store as a Ranch Manager Sponsor of the Rodeo for the 87th Annual Otero County Fair and Rodeo!

Your support helps bring the excitement of the rodeo to life while keeping our western heritage and traditions strong. Because of partners like you, our fair continues to be a place where community, family, and tradition come together.

📅 September 24–27, 2026
We truly appreciate your support of our rodeo and our community!

Join us in thanking King’s Treasure for helping make the fair possible. ❤️

05/07/2026

❤️🎡 Thank You, King’s Treasure Thrift Store! 🎡❤️

We are proud to recognize King’s Treasure Thrift Store as a Red Ribbon Friend of the Fair for the 87th Annual Otero County Fair and Rodeo!

Your support helps keep our fair strong, our traditions alive, and our community connected. Because of partners like you, we’re able to continue offering a place where families come together to celebrate what makes Otero County so special.

📅 September 24–27, 2026
We truly appreciate your support!

Join us in thanking King’s Treasure for being part of the heart of our fair. 🤠

05/04/2026

💙🎡 Thank You, Colquitt Company! 🎡💙

We are proud to recognize Colquitt Company – Hueco Bolson Realty, Inc. as a Blue Ribbon Friend of the Fair for the 87th Annual Otero County Fair and Rodeo!

Your support helps keep our traditions alive and our community thriving. Because of partners like you, we’re able to continue bringing families together to celebrate agriculture, heritage, and hometown pride.

📅 September 24–27, 2026
We truly appreciate your support of our fair and our community!

Join us in thanking Colquitt Company for being part of what makes the Otero County Fair so special. 💙