Schedule
*Admission will be charged
| Wednesday, September 19, 2012 |
*12:00 Noon - Campgrounds open for check-in
(Chamber Park and Arena, 355 J. Lee Road)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
*6:00 PM - 11:00PM Carnival Rides Open, runs through Sunday
5:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight Free Trolly Rides
Load at the corner of Parrish and Elm or the Chamber Park
7:00 PM -(Downtown Benson-Singing Grove)
(Free to Public - Bring the Family & Lawn Chairs)
| Friday, September 21, 2012 |
*Noon to Midnight- Carnival Rides - 500 Market Street
9:30 AM - Mule Judging Competition, Chamber Park
12:00 Noon - Mule Pulling
3:00 PM - Annual Mule Race
Chamber Park, 355 J. Lee Road
(Times may vary depending on the number of contestants)
$3.00 per person - $5.00 for Two - $1.00 for Children 12 and under
3:00 PM to 1:00 AM- Free Trolly Rides
Load at the corner of Parrish and Elm or at the Chamber Park
6:00 - 10:00 - Music and Entertainment
Featuring DJ Hugh Jackson
Vendor Area Behind Singing Grove on Parrish Drive
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Cowboys Gospel Sing
Singing Grove - Main Street
*7:30 PM - Rodeo
Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Road
(Nowell Smith Arena)
Ages 12 and under - Free
Ages 13 and older - $12.00 per person
*9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - All Ages are Invited
Street Dance, South Market Street in Benson
(Sponsored by the Benson Kiwanis Club)
Under Age 13 - Free if accompanied by an adult
Ages 13-21 - $5.00
Over age 21 - $10.00 each or Two for $15.00
| Saturday (September 22, 2012) |
*Noon to Midnight - Carnival Rides - 500 South Market Street
Coupon Days (Thursday and Sunday) @2.00 Off Wristband with coupon
(Sponsored by Benson Chamber of Commerce)
9AM to 6PM - Arts and Crafts Show, First Citizens Bank Parking Lot
on Main Street in Benson (Sponsored by Benson Junior Women's Club)
9AM - 1:00 AM - Free Trolley Rides
10:00AM - 63rd Annual Benson Mule Days® Parade.
All Mules- Horses and Wagons, Rides Free
(Sponsored by Benson Chamber of Commerce)
Coggins Test Required
* 11:00 AM - 2:00PM
Fresh Cooked BBQ Sale in Singing Grove
White Swan
12:30PM to 3:00PM - McDonald's Live Bluegrass Afternoon in Benson Featuring
Singing Grove (Sponsored by McDonald's of Benson )
*2:30 PM - TBD
3PM to 5PM - The Trailblazers at the Benson Singing Grove
Featuring Old Original Cowboy Music and Cowboy Hymns
(Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers)
(Sponsored by Cowboys for Christ)
*5:00PM - "Bull Shot for the Pot" Chamber Park
(Nowell Smith Arena) (Sponsored by Benson Lions Club)
5:00 - 9:00 - Karaoke - Parrish Drive Vendor Area
*7:30PM -Rodeo
Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Road
(Nowell Smith Arena)
Ages 12 and under - Free
Ages 13 and older - $12.00 per person
*9:00PM - 1:00 AM Street Dance - All Ages are Invited
South Market St, Benson Street Dance
(Sponsored by the Benson Kiwanis Club)
Under Age 13 - Free if accompanied by an adult
Ages 13-21 - $5.00
Over age 21 - $10.00 each or Two for $15.00
| Sunday (September 23, 2012) |
1:00PM - 5:00 PM Bluegrass Music on Parrish Drive
*1:00PM to 5:00PM - Carnival Continues - 500 Market Street