BENTON COUNTY, Wash.- Benton Franklin Fair will celebrate its 76 year of operation providing a multi-day celebration.
The Fair will open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 20 through Saturday, August 24.
According to Benton County Fair officials, in 2023, the fair welcomed over 110,000 visitors in a five-day period, proving to be one of the region’s largest annual events.
Here is everything you need to know in a glance:
Admission:
Adults: $15 at the Gate | Kids: $5 (6-12) | Seniors: $5 (65 and older)|
Military: $5 (must show ID at the gate) | Children 5 and under: Free |
Parking:
$12 during the event
For public transportation, click here
Kids’ Day:
$2 entrance fee for kids (6-12) on Wednesday, August 21
The fair will provide an array of entertainment events, concerts, and fun for the whole family.
Rodeo’s
Horse Heaven Round- Up welcomes the community to five nights of rodeo performances featuring top contestants from across the U.S. and Canada. The rodeo’s will be held nightly from 7 p.m. onward at the Lithia RAM Arena.
Each night will showcase a different theme, including Opening Night, Family Night, the ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Visiting Royalty and Patriot’s Night.
The rodeo will conclude with the Brewer’s Grade Band performing at Dancin’ in the Dirt on Saturday at 10 p.m.
To learn more, click here.
Concerts
This year the fair welcomes a diversity talent from Grammy nominated artists, to Billboard chart toppers, musical trendsetters, to a group inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
Concerts will begin everyday at 7:45 p.m. at the Fairground’s main stage.
Here are the headlining lineups for the 5-day concert series:
Craig Morgan:
Tuesday, August 20
The Beach Boys:
Wednesday, August 21
Josh Turner
Thursday, August 22
Goo Goo Dolls
Friday, August 23
La Original Banda El Limón
Saturday, August 24
For more details, click here.
Entertainment
The 2024 Benton Franklin County Rodeo will showcase parades, animal showings, visual and performing art and games.
Here are a few crowd favorites:
Benton Franklin Fair Grand Parade:
Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Kennewick from South Dayton Street and West 1st Ave. to S. Auburn Street and West 6th Ave.
Classic Car Show:
Tuesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. at the courtyard on Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds
Ballet Folklorico Alegrias de México:
Saturday, August 24 at 7:45 p.m. at the fairgroud’s main stage
For more information on the Benton Franklin County events, click here.
