Beverage Burro FAQ & Pricing
What's the price?
We have very competitive pricing!
“Charlie” our Mini Burro/1 Hour: $400
“Charlie” our Mini Burro/2 Hours: $600
Additional Mileage/transport fee $75 for Alamosa + $1.5/per mile outside of Alamosa
Whats included?
Transportation: We haul our Burro “Charlie” to and from your event.
Donkey and handler: Our service provides “Charlie” our charming mini burro, with a handler to lead him and assist guests by serving beverages/party favors, and helping to pose for photos.
Decor: Charlie has decor that he wears to suit the mood. For example, his favorite party items to serve are tequila shooters and he loves to wear his sombrero or fedora for this.
Baskets: Charlie wears a saddle with baskets that hold items. These are often lined with foam or have gel packs to prevent clanking and keep items cool.
The service itself: Charlie and handler serve as a unique and entertaining element, serving party favors, greeting guests, and posing for photos.
What areas do you serve?
We serve a large area in Southern Colorado. Our home base is in Alamosa but we travel west towards Monte Vista, Del Norte, South Fork and Creede. To the south towards La Jara, Manassa, Sanford, and Antonito. East towards Blanca, Ft Garland, La Veta, Walsenburg, Trinidad and Cuchara. And to the North towards Hooper, Crestone, Saguache, Salida and Buena Vista.
What is a beverage burro?
From Colorados mining origins pack burros have a distinguished history. Donkeys have long been used to carry supplies/goods especially in harsh terrain. Beverage burros carry on that tradition using a specially designed sawbuck pack saddle with 2 cooler boxes attached on each side. The coolers are filled with beverages, appetizers, or party favors.
Guests can expect to pet the donkeys, give them a treat and take photos with them.
Beverages are nice... but what else does Charlie pack?
Charlie can pack all sorts of goodies to suit your event. For Children’s parties he routinely packs candy and/or popcorn bags. He can pack just about any party favors you desire as long as they are permitted at your venue and not to heavy for his bags. Just inquire for special requests and we will do our best to accommodate.
Who provides the beverages/ice?
You provide the beverages and we provide the ice or frozen gel packs to keep them cool. The state of Colorado does not issue liquor licenses to caterers or mobile bars. This means that as long as you (the client) purchase the alcohol, we can serve it to your guests, however we are not allowed to sell it (charge any money for it).
Venues/Parking
Please check with your venue to ensure that they allow beverage burros. We require a parking space close to the venue with room for a pickup truck hooked up to a horse trailer along with space to unload.
What about the Poop?
For donkey manure, Charlie either wears a bun-bag that catches the poop or we carry a manure rake and bucket to dispose of it promptly.
How do I book?
Simply submit our contact inquiry and we will reply right away to set you up. To officially reserve your date we require 50% down payment. This payment can be made on our webpage through our secure link. Feel free to call us anytime as well for questions and/or booking :)
What is your refund policy?
We require 50% down payment upon booking to reserve your date. The remaining 50% is due no later than 7 days prior to service. The down payment cannot be refunded. We are booked out and most weddings and parties schedule Charlie far in advance. Our services are in high demand but are rarely booked last minute and so when we reserve dates we rely on your booking.
What types of events does Charlie attend?
Charlie will attend any event that allows a beverage burro, including weddings, corporate events, birthdays, children’s parties, engagements, reunions, etc.
Are you TIPS®/Colorado Responsible Alcohol Beverage Vendor Training certified?
Yes all of Charlies handlers have completed responsible vendor training.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes we can provide a copy upon request.
Where does Charlie live?
Charlie enjoys his spacious pasture with his many horse and llama friends at our ranch in Blanca. His residence is also where our unique adobe venue “The Alamo” is located.
Important Considerations
Other animals: If you have dogs at the event, it's requested that they be securely leashed and out of sight to Charlie to avoid any stress.
Children: Charlie is well trained and accustomed to being around children, however it is important that children are well mannered with adult supervision and prepared to wait for their turn to pet Charlie so he is not smothered and overwhelmed.