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Mule Days organizers tell supervisors county grants are funding livestreaming and renewed outreach
Summary
Mule Days Director Donna Byrd outlined how county grants are funding livestreaming and digital advertising, described volunteer reengagement and school outreach, and said the event provides significant local economic support (hotel occupancy near 90% during Mule Days).
Donna Byrd, director of Mule Days, thanked the board for county line‑item and community service grant support and described how the funds are being used to livestream major performances and run a targeted digital ad campaign that has increased national interest.
Byrd said renewed volunteer outreach has reengaged many past volunteers and described school programs that brought live mules for student demonstrations. She invited supervisors to a cowboy barbecue kickoff on April 11 and emphasized that Mule Days funnels event proceeds back into the community by supporting local youth organizations.
Byrd also said the event is economically important: she reported hotel occupancy during Mule Days is typically near 90 percent and that the week often represents the busiest week of the year for many local businesses.
The board thanked Byrd, asked a few logistical questions, and expressed support for the event.
