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Benson Mule Days

Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

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Category: Community

Photo courtesy of Johnson County Visitors Bureau The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live music, rodeos, a parade, carnival rides, art, vendors, and much more. Many activities are free, including the parade, live music, trolley rides, stable tours and the downtown vendor area. Admission fees apply to select activities. Events will take place throughout downtown Benson and at Chamber Park Arena. Find more details here. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Festivals Take a look at a few upcoming festivals: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

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Benson Mule Days

When
Sep 24
Thu, Sep 24, 2026
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
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Benson Mule Days runs Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

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