With Thanks From Our Supporting Partners:

And special thanks to GPS Septic for providing porta-potties for the festival!

Festival Event Schedule

Friday, July 31

5 PM – 8 PM

Meet the Burros and Live Music with Thom LaFond Presented By Fading West Development

Coyote Mezclaría (801 Front Loop #1A, South Main Square) Meet the Burros outside on the patio 5–6 p.m. Live music from Thom LaFond from 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, August 1

7 AM – 10 AM

Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast

Columbine Park

10 AM – 6 PM

Vendor Fair, Live Music & Beer Garden

McPhelemy Park (220 US Hwy. 24 N)

Live Music Featuring:

  • Banjo Joe and Danielle
  • Blue Recluse
  • Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show

2 PM – 3 PM

Historical Look at the High Mountain Burro Race

Buena Vista Heritage Museum (506 E. Main)

6 PM -8PM

Jazz Band Concert

Buena Vista Heritage Museum (506 E. Main)

7 PM – 9 PM

Community Country Hoedown

Hosted by Moonlighter Mobile Enterntainment

BV Backyard (324 E. Main)
Sunday, August 2

10 AM – 1 PM

Vendor Fair

Buena Vista Heritage Museum (506 E. Main)

10 AM – 1 PM

Buena Vista Pack Burro Race & Activities

Buena Vista Heritage Museum (506 E. Main) Activities Include:

  • Pack Burro Race
  • Running with the Burros
  • Poop Drop Pick Up
  • Mini Donkey Races
  • Toilet Seat Races
  • Burro Awards Ceremony

1 PM – 5 PM

Street Dance & Beer Garden

Buena Vista Heritage Museum (506 E. Main) Live Music Featuring:

  • 1 PM – 2:30 PM: Coletrain Music Academy Artist Showcase
  • 2:30 PM – 5 PM: Chris Daniels & The Kings w/Freddi Gowdy