Benson Mule Days Sep 22-25 - Triangle on the Cheap

The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 22nd, to Sunday, September 25th, 2022.

Fall is looking great around the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!

Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It’s convenient to Willow Springs, NC.

This is the 73rd year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live music, rodeos, a carnival, vendors, and much more.

There’s a Mule Day Parade on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mule-related festivities include:

Mule Show (Friday at 10a.m.)
Mule Race (Friday at 2 p.m.)
Mules Got Talent (Friday at 3 p.m.)
Mule Day Parade (Saturday at 10 a.m.)
More

Admission is free, but some events and activities, like the rodeos and carnival rides have costs associated with them.

Vendors and the carnival are in downtown Benson, and other events (Mule Show, rodeos, concerts, etc.) are in various venues in Benson.

You can see the complete schedule here.

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More Festivals

Check out a big list of fall festivals in the Triangle, or take a quick look at a few upcoming festivals here:

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North Carolina State Fair

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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Friday, October 21, 2022

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

North Carolina State Fair

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