Benson Mule Days

10/19/2026

Lee’s Fresh Market

🚨🎁 FREE GIFT CARDS HIDDEN AT LEE’S?! 🎁🚨

You read that RIGHT!! 🤩💰

This MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, we’re hiding 20 GIFT CARDS throughout Lee’s Fresh Market!! 👀🔎

🛒 Grab your shopping cart!
🥩 Shop some GREAT DEALS!
🎁 Keep your eyes peeled for hidden gift cards!

You never know where one might be hiding! 👀💵

🔥 20 GIFT CARDS. ONE DAY. WILL YOU FIND ONE?! 🔥

📍 623 Benson Hardee Road, Benson, NC
📞 919-894-2587

📣 TAG YOUR SHOPPING BUDDY & SHARE THIS POST! You don’t want to miss the fun at Lee’s! ❤️

09/28/2026

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: 77th Annual Benson Mule Day Parade!
What an incredible weekend in downtown Benson! The sun was shining, the streets were packed, and this year’s parade was one for the history books — two full hours of horses, mules, floats, music, and community spirit!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who built floats, rode horses, drove tractors, marched, volunteered, and cheered from the sidewalks. You made the 77th annual celebration unforgettable!
Join us in celebrating this year’s official parade winners:
Professional Floats
1st Place - Four Oaks Middle School
2nd Place - South Johnston Varsity Cheerleaders Float
3rd Place - Benson Area Women's Organization

Nonprofessional Floats
1st Place - Broadslab News
2nd Place - Trinity Baptist Church
3rd Place - Berean Bible

Marching Bands
1st Place - West Johnston High School
2nd Place - Helping Hands Mission
3rd Place - South Johnston High

Dance Groups
1st Place - Alicia's School of Performing Arts
2nd Place - Rhythmic Sound
3rd Place - Danza Nueva Arca de la Alianze

Riding Clubs
1st Place - Jesus Torres - Cabelleros
2nd Place - Mule City Cowgirls and Jr. Drill Team
3rd Place - Liberty Longears Drill Team

Most Patriotic
1st Place -Benson Area Women's Organization
2nd Place - Four Oaks Middle School Cheerleaders
3rd Place - American Legion Banner Post 109

Winners, please stop by the office to pick up your float!
Congratulations to all!

09/28/2026

🫏 MULE DAYS T-SHIRT CLEARANCE SALE! 🫏

Did you miss out on getting an official Mule Days T-shirt, or want an extra one to remember the fun? We still have a few left at the Benson Chamber—and we’ve just discounted them!

💰 NOW ONLY:

Adult Sizes: $10
Youth Sizes: $7

🏃‍♂️ How to grab yours:

In Person: Stop by the Benson Chamber office to pick yours up before they’re completely gone!

Out of Town? No problem! We’re happy to mail them directly to you—just send us a message or call the office to order at 919-894-3825.

Quantities and sizes are super limited, so don't wait! Drop by or send us a message today to claim yours. 👇

📍 Location: Benson Chamber of Commerce Office on Main Street

09/26/2026

🚨🤠 MULE DAYS RODEO TICKET UPDATE! 🤠🚨

Online ticket sales are ALMOST SOLD OUT! 🎟️🔥

Once online sales close, ONLY 500 TICKETS will be available for purchase AT THE GATE!

🎟️ Gate ticket sales begin at 5:30 PM
🐂 Rodeo starts at 7:30 PM

⚠️ PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! ⚠️

If the parking lots fill up, the road may be closed to vehicle traffic. Even if you already have tickets, you may have to park farther away and WALK IN once the road closes.

👉 Having a ticket does NOT guarantee you will be able to drive into the rodeo grounds if parking is full.

Give yourself plenty of time to get parked, get through the gate, find your seats, and get ready for the show! 🤠

🔥 500 gate tickets — first come, first served!
🔥 Gates sales start at 5:30 PM!
🔥 Rodeo starts at 7:30 PM!

COME EARLY & COME READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT AT THE MULE DAYS RODEO! 🐴🐂🤠🎉

09/24/2026

Throw on your boots and stick around after the bull riding on Saturday night because the Antique Outlaws will be playing after the Rodeo! 🤠🤠🤠

Bring your friends, grab a cold drink, and get ready for a night of great tunes, good times, and plenty of boot-scootin' fun. 🎶👢✨

📍 Where: Mule Days Chamber Park Rodeo Grounds
⏰ When: Saturday night, immediately following the Rodeo

You won't want to miss it—see y'all there!

09/22/2026

Mule days 1991!

09/05/2026

Benson Mule Days Carnival is back with a NEW LOCATION!
Head over to 403 South Elm Street for all the fun this year!
ARMBAND SPECIALS (Thursday & Friday Nights Only)
Save $5 by purchasing in advance online or at the Chamber Office ($25.00).
On-Site Price: $30.00 standard rate.
Details: Each armband is valid for one child for one day. Every child requires their own armband. All sales are final (no refunds).
Claim your $5 discount and grab your armbands here:
https://www.benson-chamber.com/events/details/mule-day-carnival-wristband-discounts-1787

SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CARNIVAL
After enjoying the parade and concert, keep the celebration going with live entertainment right at the carnival grounds on Saturday!

09/04/2026

Experience the ultimate Benson Mule Days Concert VIP package. Tickets are priced at $50.00 per person, with a limited availability of 50 seats. Secure your spot by visiting: https://www.benson-chamber.com/events/details/benson-mule-days-concert-vip-experience-1772