Benson Mule Days® - Schedule

   Mule Days Schedule for 2010

Saturday September 11, 2010

*8:00 PM - Miss Benson Pageant, South Johnston High School

(Sponsored by Benson Junior Women's Club)

          Friday September 17,2010 

                             (* Admission will be charged)                    

*7:00 PM - Little Miss Benson Pageant, South Johnston High School
(Sponsored by Benson Area Women's Organization)

Friday (September 17, 2009)

(Week Prior to Benson Mule Days)

*8:30 AM or 1:00PM - Annual "Benson Mule Days®" Tee-Off Golf Tournament at Reedy Creek Golf Course - Benson, NC

Thursday (September 23, 2010)

*9:00 AM - Campgrounds open for check-in

 (Chamber Park and Arena, 355 J. Lee Road)

*6:00 PM - 11:00PM Carnival Rides Open, runs through Sunday
$1.00 per ticket
$18.00 - 20 tickets
$30.00 - 40 tickets
$17.00 - Wristband
Coupon Days (Thursday and Sunday) @2.00 Off Wristband with coupon

 (Sponsored by Benson Area Chamber of Commerce)
Coupons are available at all local grocery stores, restaurants, and town hall.

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Free Trolly Rides
Load at the corner of Parrish and Elm or the Chamber Park

7:00 PM -  Free Concert (Downtown Benson-Singing Grove)

(Free to Public - Bring the Family & Lawn Chairs)

"Spare Change Band"

Friday (September 24, 2010)

 *Noon to Midnight- Carnival Rides - 500 Market Street
$1.00 per ticket
$18.00 - 20 tickets
$30.00 - 40 tickets
$17.00 - Wristband
Coupon Days (Thursday and Sunday) @2.00 Off Wristband with coupon

(Sponsored by Benson Area Chamber of Commerce)

 9:30 AM - Mule Judging Competition, Chamber Park

 1:00 PM -  Mule Pulling 

 3:00 PM -Annual Mule Race

Chamber Park, 355 J. Lee Road
(Times may vary depending on the number of contestants)

3:00PM to Midnight - 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 - "Benson Mule Days® Rodeo"
Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Road

(Nowell Smith Arena)
C4 Rodeo Productions
Rafter 3 Rodeo Company
Guest Performer - Trick Rider - Dusti Crain McCall
IPRA Approved Rodeo

*9:00 PM - Street Dance, South Market Street in Benson

Band - Dixie Driver

(Sponsored by the Benson Kiwanis Club)

Saturday (September 25, 2010)

*Noon to Midnight - Carnival Rides - 500 South Market Street
$1.00 per ticket
$18.00 - 20 tickets
$30.00 - 40 tickets
$17.00 - Wristband
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)

10:00AM - 61st 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 The Drifting River Blue Grass Band and Carolina Tradition
Singing Grove (Sponsored by McDonald's of Benson )

*2:30 PM - "Benson Mule Days® Rodeo"
Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Road
(Nowell Smith Arena)
C4 Rodeo Productions
Rafter 3 Rodeo Company
Guest Performer - Trick Rider - Dusti Crain McCall
IPRA Approved Rodeo

3PM to 5PM - Gospel Sing at Benson Singing Grove

(Sponsored by Cowboys for Christ)

*5:00PM - "Bull Shot for the Pot" Chamber Park

 (Nowell Smith Arena) (Sponsored by Benson Lions Club)
Featuring The Trailblazers of Clayton and Wendell Beth Ivey of Williamston

5:00 - 9:00 - Karaoke - Parrish Drive Vendor Area

*7:30PM - Benson Mule Days® Rodeo, Chamber Park

Chamber Park - 355 J. Lee Road
(Nowell Smith Arena)
C4 Rodeo Productions
Rafter 3 Rodeo Company
Guest Performer - Trick Rider - Dusti Crain McCall
IPRA Approved Rodeo

*9:00PM - Street Dance, South Market St, Benson Street Dance
$10.00 per person
$15.00 for two people

Band - Fire Kreek

(Sponsored by the Benson Kiwanis Club)

Sunday (September 26, 2010)

1:00PM - High School Rodeo (Nowell Smith Arena) (C4 Rodeo Productions)

*1:00PM to 5:00PM - Carnival Continues - 500 Market Street
(Coupon Day)
$1.00 per ticket
$18.00 - 20 tickets
$30.00 - 40 tickets
$17.00 - Wristband
Coupon Days (Thursday and Sunday) @2.00 Off Wristband with coupon
Coupons are available at all local grocery stores, restaurants, and town hall