Snoop Donk is one of the Burro Fest 2024 burro ambassadors. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
On Saturday, more than 1,000 people head to Mancos for burros
For the town of Mancos and its businesses, it’s the biggest day of the year, said Stephanie Hallum, event coordinator for Mancos Creative District, in an interview with The Journal.
This year’s Burro Fest featured 10 animal artists, a Makers Market with 20 additional local artists and makers, live bands, a kids area, a silent auction and food trucks.
Photo gallery by Ilana Newman, for The Journal
Snoop Donk is one of the Burro Fest 2024 burro ambassadors. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Snoop Donk is one of the Burro Fest 2024 burro ambassadors. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Hamilton, a previous Burro Fest champion, crosses through the Olympic Ring finish line during the obstacle course competition at Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
A Burro Fest attendee looks through donkey art at one of the artist stalls at Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
A painting by artist Shawn Ahkea of Siggi, the champion of Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Alice, wearing a yellow polka-dot bikini, refuses to cross the finish line during the obstacle course competition during Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Dai Salwen poses behind burro art that Salwen created at Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Some of the Burro Fest 2024 organizers, from left to right, Chelsea Lunders, TJ Zark, and Stephanie Hallum. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Sarah Drummond stands in front of her booth with the watercolor painting of her partner burro Coco hanging front and center. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Alice, wearing a yellow polka-dot bikini, refuses to cross the finish line during the obstacle course competition during Burro Fest 2024. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
Handler Suzanne Velasquez with Siggi, the champion of Burro Fest 2024, and Harley, two burros from Forever Home Donkey Rescue in Benson, Arizona. Ilana Newman/Special to The Journal
