Cerrillos Amigo’s Art in the Park & Annual Pack Burro Race
9:00am - 3:00pm
Cerrillos Amigo’s Art in the Park & Annual Pack Burro Race
Amigos’ Art in the Park and annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race - Join the village of Cerrillos for a fun day featuring local art vendors, live music and bake sale combined with the annual Turquoise Trail pack burro race. Enjoy a presentation by the New Mexico Wildlife Center. Held along with the annual Pack Burro Race. Support the Amigos annual fundraiser for the Park. The artists are set up on the grounds of the State Park visitor center from 9am-3pm.
The Pack Burro Race with 60 teams will start at 10am on First Street. Racers and their burros run a 3 or 6 mile course in the state park. This is a timed event with an awards ceremony afterwards. Cheer on your Favorite Burro Racing Team!
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9am-3pm
Event Information
Location: Village of Cerrillos/ Cerrillos State Park Visitor Center
https://www.turquoisetrail.org/
Cost:
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