The entire Burro Buddies crew loaded up and headed to Tree Line Farm in Williston, Florida for the inaugural Donkey Daze event, May 30, 2026. Unlike most of our outings where we're serving beverages or greeting guests at weddings and corporate events, this day was all about celebrating donkeys.

And from a donkey's perspective?

It was one of the best days ever.

What Made Donkey Daze So Special?

One of the first things we noticed when we arrived was something we almost never experience:

Other Donkeys!

At most Burro Buddies events, we're the only donkeys there. This time, we were surrounded by fellow long-eared friends of every shape and size.

We met:

• Miniature donkeys

• Standard donkeys

• Giant Mammoth donkeys

Some of those Mammoth donkeys were so big we had to stop and stare for a minute!

It was a rare opportunity for us to socialize, observe, and simply enjoy being around other donkeys.

A Rainy Day Done Right

The weather gave us a little bit of everything.

• Light rain showers

• Cool breezes to cool down the heat

• Fresh grass everywhere

The farm looked absolutely beautiful with all the lush green grass.

Pickles' Perspective

As one of the more experienced members of the team, Pickles took the day in stride.

His favorite parts included:

• Meeting new people

• Grazing between activities

• Watching the larger donkeys

• Getting lots of neck scratches

• Relaxing with fellow donkey enthusiasts

For Pickles, Donkey Daze was less about competition and more about enjoying a day dedicated entirely to donkeys.

Petey's Perspective

Petey arrived ready to show off his skills.

Throughout the day he participated in several activities and proudly earned:

🥈 2nd Place – Obstacle Course

🥉 3rd Place – Costume Contest

Petey tackled the obstacle course with confidence and proved once again why he's such a reliable event donkey. He also enjoyed meeting visitors and posing for plenty of photos.

Lola's Perspective

Lola spent the day doing what Lola does best—being adorable.

Her highlights included:

• Meeting new friends

• Showing off her costume

• Exploring the grounds

• Visiting other donkeys

• Soaking up attention from spectators

Her efforts paid off when she earned:

🥈 2nd Place – Costume Contest

Not bad for a little spotted girl!

Pistachio's Big Day

If there was a star of the day, it might have been Pistachio.

This was only his second public outing ever, and we couldn't be more proud of him.

Despite being one of the youngest members of the crew, Pistachio:

• Participated in the Obstacle Course

• Completed the Poker Trail Run

• Met countless new people

• Handled the busy environment beautifully

His confidence and willingness to try new things earned him:

🥈 2nd Place – Poker Trail Run

For a donkey on only his second outing, that's a huge accomplishment.

More importantly, he gained valuable experience that will help prepare him for future Burro Buddies events.

Why Events Like This Matter

While the ribbons were fun, the biggest success wasn't the placings.

Events like Donkey Daze provide opportunities for our donkeys to:

• Build confidence

• Experience new environments

• Practice their training

• Socialize with other donkeys

• Meet new people

• Continue learning in a positive setting

As working donkeys, these experiences help them become even more comfortable and successful at the weddings, corporate events, festivals, and community gatherings they attend throughout the year.

Results From the Day

Burro Buddies Placings

• 🥈 Pistachio – Poker Trail Run

• 🥈 Petey – Obstacle Course

• 🥈 Lola – Costume Contest

• 🥉 Petey – Costume Contest

Final Thoughts

Donkey Daze reminded us why we love sharing these incredible animals with the world.

The ribbons will eventually get tucked away, but the memories of watching Pistachio gain confidence, seeing Petey show off his skills, watching Lola charm everyone she met, and spending a day surrounded by fellow donkey lovers will stay with us for a long time.

Most days, our donkeys have a job to do.

This day was simply about celebrating what makes donkeys so special.

And judging by all the smiles, scratches, and snuggles, we'd call that a pretty successful day.

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