Our Mule Days Events begin in September with many exciting events and activities for everyone!

So much to see, so much to do! Our schedule is filled with amazing events and concerts for all interests. Check out our schedule and get ready for an unforgettable Mule Days!

Schedule Of Events:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

6:00 pm - 9:30 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 the Benson Area Women's Organization

Friday, September 20, 2024

8:00 AM and 1:00 PM-37th Annual Benson Mule Days Golf Tournament Reedy Creek Golf Course

Saturday September 21, 2024

6:00 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 the Junior Woman's Club of Benson

Wednesday-September 25, 2024

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

Thursday-September 26, 2024

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 $30.00 each.
No arm bands sold one hour before 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 - Amy Jae Band (Benson Singing Grove - Main Street)
7:30 PM-9:00 PM - Little Texas 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 Chair) - No Charge

9:30 PM-11:00 PM - Brody Cormack on the Parrish Drive Stage

Friday, September 27, 2024

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

9:30 AM - Mule Day Founders' Memorial Dedication (Chamber Park - Arena Entrance)

10:00 AM - Mule Events (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

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - The Garland McLamb Family Mule Stable Tour (108 East Parrish Drive, Benson)

12:00 Noon - 11:00 PM - Parrish Drive Stage (Located directly behind the Singing Grove) Sponsored by
12:00 PM-1:00 PM - Paige Johnson
2:00 PM-3:00 PM - Wade Hill
4:00 PM-5:00 PM - Jordan Pickett
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 Chamber Park

5:00 PM–11:00 PM - Carnival (312 S. Lee St., Benson)
"Michael's Amusements
Unlimited ride arm bands are $30.00 each.
No arm bands sold one hour before closing.
All rides have height and weight limits.

6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Concerts (Benson Singing Grove - Main Street)
6:00 PM - Northbound Band
Sponsored by Circle Cross Cowboy Church

7:30 PM - 75th Annual Bleecker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRA Rodeo in Memory of Willis McLamb (Nowell Smith Arena - Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Rd., Benson)
Presented by SRA Double Creek Pro Rodeo Company
Featuring Clown Mike Wentworth and Announcer Mark Northall
Ages 5 and under - Free
Ages 6 and older - $20.00 per person (Includes Admission to the Dance)

10:00 PM-1:00 AM - Music and Dancing Featuring the Fleming Road 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 28, 2024

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 the Junior Woman's Club of Benson

8:30 AM-1:00 AM - Free Trolley Rides
Load at the Corner of Parrish and Elm or 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 - 75th 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 armbands are $30.00 each.
No arm bands sold one hour before 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.)

1:00 PM - Live Classic Country Afternoon in Benson Featuring Gene Watson (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 - Black Creek Bluegrass Gospel Sponsored by the Benson Singing Convention

7:30 PM - Bleecker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRA Rodeo in Memory of Willis McLamb (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 - $25.00 per person (Includes Admission to the Dance)

8:00 PM-11:00 PM-Karaoke and Dancing with Nikki Jones Stage (Located directly behind the Singing Grove)

10:00 PM-1:00 AM-Mule Day Dance Featuring the Sixteen Penny 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.

September 29, 2024

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 $30.00 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

Date: September 14-29, 2024

Location: Various Venues Benson, NC 27504

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