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An annual event in Fairplay, Colorado since 1948, Burro Days celebrates the role of the burro in mining days of old.
Always held during the last weekend in July, the 61st Annual Burro Days will take place on
Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2009.
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Corlie Halbleib, winner of the 2008 "Guess the Winning Time" contest, with winning Long Course Burro racer,
Bobby Lewis. Corlie guessed the exact time in which Bobby ran the race - 5:47:39 - and won herself $500.
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Over 10,000 people participate in festivities such as: burro races, llama races, kiddies pack dog races, parades,
contests, over 140 arts & crafts booths, over 30 food vendor booths, local musical entertainment,
Mountain Man Rendezvous, dance & BBQ, pancake breakfast, Cowboy Church services and more!
Burro Days merchandise is available for purchase at the Burro Information Booth during the event weekend.
All proceeds go to
Park County RE-2 schools
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