Donkey Jamboree
The Donkey Jamboree brings fans of Nevada’s fuzziest critter friends to sunny Mesquite to celebrate the hardworking history—and enduring charm—of Nevada’s donkeys.
Held each spring at the Donkey History Museum, this free community-focused event brings together animal lovers, families, and curious visitors for a day that’s equal parts educational, entertaining, and heartwarming.
Festival highlights typically include live donkey encounters, family-friendly activities, vendor booths, food options, and opportunities to learn more about the important role donkeys have played in Nevada’s mining, ranching, and ecological history.
Hoof it to Mesquite to celebrate Nevada’s long-eared legends at this free, family-friendly cele-BRAY-tion featuring donkey encounters, local vendors, and small-town fun.
At its core, the Donkey Jamboree is about appreciation and awareness. Proceeds and programming help support ongoing donkey care and preservation efforts, while offering visitors a chance to engage with a uniquely Nevadan story that’s still being written today.
Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or simply looking for a feel-good spring outing, the Donkey Jamboree delivers a small-town celebration that’s full of personality, purpose, and plenty of brays along the way.
While admission to the Donkey Jamboree is always free, donations to the Donkey History Museum and the organization’s rescue efforts are always welcome.
