The Saline County Fair has announced 2017’s theme as “Dancin’ with the Steers.” The Fair Parade will kick off the festivities as usual on Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Benton.
Here’s the parade route below. Click the image to enlarge it.
The following is this year’s schedule. See more about the Saline County Fair, Parade, Rodeo and Pageant at www.salinecountyfairgrounds.com.
Tues Sept 5
- 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Cultural Art Exhibits (photos, crafts, canned goods, etc.), Horticulture Items, and Livestock exhibits will be accepted
- 6:00 pm – Commercial Exhibitors in place
- 6:00 pm – Parade
- 6:00 pm – Carnival opens….ARMBAND NIGHT
Wed Sept 6
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Horticulture Items received
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Baked Goods received
- 9:00 am – till – Judging Cultural Arts Exhibits
- 1:00 pm Horticultural Judging
- 6:00 pm – 4H & FFA Livestock Judging
- 6:00 pm – Carnival opens
Thurs Sept 7
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Senior Citizen Day
- 6:00 pm – Rabbit Judging
- 6:00 – 9:00 – 4H Petting Zoo
- 6:00 pm – Carnival Opens……ARMBAND NIGHT
- 7:30 pm – Mutton Bustin (6 and undaer)
- 8:00 pm – Bull Riding H & H Rodeo Co
Fri Sept 8
- 8:30 am – 1:00 pm – School Day
- 8:30 am – 1:00pm – Special Needs Day
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – 4H Petting Zoo 6:00 pm – Carnival opens
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm 4H Pee Wee Show (open to all kids 8 and under)
- 7:30 pm Mutton Bustin (6 and under)
- 8:00 pm Rodeo H & H Rodeo Co
Sat Sept 9
- 9:00 am – 4H Pullet Chain Auction
- 10:00 am – 4H Premium Sale & Auction
- 1:00 pm – Carnival Opens….(ARMBAND 1:00 – 4:00)
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – 4H Petting Zoo
- 7:30 pm – Mutton Bustin (6 and under)
- 8:00 pm – Rodeo H & H Rodeo Co