Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 9, 2023

7:00 PM - *Little Miss Benson Pageant

W. J. Barefoot Auditorium (303 E. Church St., Benson)

For tickets: Contact Jenny’s Sweet Creations - (919) 207-0381.

Sponsored by Benson Area Women’s Organization

Friday, September 15, 2023

1:00 PM - *36th Annual Benson Mule Days Golf Tournament

Reedy Creek Golf Course

Saturday, September 16, 2023

7:00 PM - *Miss Benson Pageant

W. J. Barefoot Auditorium (303 E. Church St., Benson)

Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:00 PM.

Sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club of Benson

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

12:00 Noon - Campgrounds open for check-in (Chamber Park and Arena, 355 J. Lee Road)

Thursday, September 21, 2023

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Downtown Vendors Open

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - *Carnival (312 S. Lee St., Benson)

MICHAEL’S AMUSEMENTS

Unlimited ride arm bands are $25.00 each.

No arm bands sold one hour prior to closing.

All rides have height and weight limits.

5:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight

Free Trolley Rides

Load at the corner of Parrish and Elm or the Chamber Park.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Antique Outlaws Concert (Benson Singing Grove - Main Street)

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Mark Wills Concert (Benson Singing Grove - Main Street)

*Reserved Seating at Front of Stage (Chairs Provided) - $20.00 Per Person, Limited Number of Seats

General Seating (Bring Your Own Chair) - No Charge

Friday, September 22, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Downtown Vendors Open

10:00 AM - *Mule Events Begin (Chamber Park Arena, 355 J. Lee Road, Benson)

$5.00 per person - $8.00 for Two - $2.00 for children 12 and under

10:00 AM - Mule Show

Sponsored by Mule City Specialty Feeds

2:00 PM - Mule Race

Sponsored by Cushing Media Productions and Double LL Tack & Feed

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Garland McLamb Family Mule Stable Tour  (108 East Parrish Drive, Benson)

12:00 Noon - 11:00 PM - Huebner Family McDonald’s Stage (Located directly behind the Singing Grove)

Sponsored by Huebner Family McDonald’s

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Erik Hawks

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Dalton Davis

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Alison Ratcliffe

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Dancing in the Streets with DJ Hugh Jackson

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

*Wagon Rides through Historic Benson - leaving from the Mule Stable (108 East Parrish Drive, Benson)

$5.00 donation per person (ages 10 and older)

3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Free Trolley Rides

Load at the Corner of Parrish and Elm or the Chamber Park

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Carnival (312 S. Lee St., Benson)

*MICHAEL’S AMUSEMENTS

Unlimited ride arm bands are $25.00 each.

No arm bands sold one hour prior to closing.

All rides have height and weight limits.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Concerts (Benson Singing Grove - Main Street)

6:00 PM - Trish England - American Christian Country Music Association Recording Artist

7:00 PM - Blackcreek Bluegrass Band

Sponsored by  Circle Cross Cowboy Church

7:30 PM - *Bleecker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRA Rodeo (Nowell Smith Arena - Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)

Presented by SRA Double Creek Pro Rodeo

Featuring Clown Mike Wentworth & Announcer Mark Northall

Ages 5 and under - Free

Ages and older - $20.00 per person (Includes Admission to the Dance)

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM - *Music and Dancing Featuring the Eric Strickland Band (Chamber Park and Arena - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)

$5.00 Per Person - If you paid rodeo admission, the dance is free.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Downtown Vendors Open

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Arts and Crafts Show located in EyeWorks Parking Lot (304 E. Main St., Benson)

Sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club of Benson

8:30 AM - 1:00 AM

Free Trolley Rides

Load at the Corner of Parrish and Elm or the Chamber Park

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Garland McLamb Family Mule Stable Tour  (108 East Parrish Drive, Benson)

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

74th Annual Mule Days Parade

All mules, horses and wagons ride free (**Coggins Test Required).

Sponsored by WRAL TV.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

BBQ Sale in the Benson Singing Grove

Presented by Linwood Parker’s White Swan Barbeque

12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

Antique Tractor Display (Benson Singing Grove - Main St.)

Presented by the Classic Antique Power Club

12:00 Noon - Midnight - *Carnival (312 S. Lee St., Benson)

First Session: 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM

Second Session: 6:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight

MICHAEL’S AMUSEMENTS

Unlimited ride arm bands are $25.00 each.

No arm bands sold one hour prior to closing.

All rides have height and weight limits.

Individual Tickets are $1.00 each.

12:00 PM - Special Entertainment by the Benson Queens (Benson Singing Grove, Main St.)

12:15 PM - Amy Jae (Benson Singing Grove, Main St.)

1:00 PM - Live Classic Country Afternoon in Benson featuring The Malpass Brothers (Benson Singing Grove, Main St.)

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

*Wagon Rides through Historic Benson - leaving from the Mule Stable (108 East Parrish Drive, Benson)

$5.00 donation per person (ages 10 and older)

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM - Gospel Sing featuring the Wilmington Celebration Choir and Willing Heart Trio.

Sponsored by the Benson Singing Convention

7:30 PM - *Bleecker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRA Rodeo (Nowell Smith Arena - Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)

Presented by SRA Double Creek Pro Rodeo

Featuring Clown Mike Wentworth & Announcer Mark Northall

Ages 5 and under - Free

Ages 6 and older - $20.00 per person (Includes Admission to the Dance)

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Karaoke and Dancing with Nikki Jones

McDonald’s Stage (Located directly behind the Singing Grove)

Sponsored by Huebner Family McDonald’s

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM - *Mule Day Dance Featuring the Jonathan Parker Band (Chamber Park and Arena - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)

Sponsored by Dixie Denning LP Gas

$5.00 Per Person - If you paid rodeo admission, the dance is free.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

9:00 AM - Cowboy Church Service (Benson Singing Grove - Main St., Benson)

Sponsored by Circle Cross Cowboy Church

12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM - *Carnival (312 S. Lee St., Benson)

MICHAEL’S AMUSEMENTS

Unlimited ride arm bands are $25.00 each.

2:00 PM - *Junior Rodeo (Nowell Smith Arena - Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)

Presented by the Benson Buckaroos Junior Rodeo Association, LLC

Ages 5 and under - Free

Ages 6 and older - $5.00 per person

*Denotes Admission Charge

Date:
September 21-24, 2023

Location:
Various Venues
Benson, NC

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