Twelve costumed burros (donkeys) walked down Grand Avenue in Mancos, Colorado, after participating in an obstacle course competition during the fourth annual Burrofest. The June festival brings together burros and artists to highlight their talents and contributions to the town. Each artist chooses a burro to be their muse and model and creates a representation of “their” animal in the medium of their choice.
The unique event is put on by the Mancos Creative District, one of the 30 certified Creative Districts in Colorado. Nathan Schmidt, board member for Mancos Creative District, said that in 2023, Burrofest brought in 1200 people to Mancos, population 1221.
