Benson Mule Days

Event Dime

Benson Mule Days

Festivals & FairsFamily, Youth & Education / Kids & Family ActivitiesCommunity & Culture / Religious, Spiritual & Faith-Based
AI signals
Family-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFestivalPublic
When:
September 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM
Where:
406 E. Main St., Benson, NC 27504
Source:
Johnston County NC – Events

For over 75 years, Benson's Mule Days festival has been a cherished tradition on the fourth weekend of September. This festival, which draws 20,000-30,000 people over a four day period, is filled with family fun and activities for everyone young and old. The weekend is packed with rodeos, a mule pulling contest, arts and crafts, vendors, dances, carnival rides, camping, parades, bluegrass shows and more. The parade alone draws about 20,000 people. This festival is considered one of the largest f

Johnston CountyNCFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersFestivalPublic

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  • City coverage

    Benson

  • Primary source

    Johnston County NC – Events

  • Categories

    Festivals & Fairs, Family, Youth & Education / Kids & Family Activities, Community & Culture / Religious, Spiritual & Faith-Based

  • Signals

    Johnston County, NC, Family-friendly, General Public