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