The Saline County Fair has announced 2018’s theme as “Boot, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats.” The Fair Parade will kick off the festivities as usual on Tuesday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Benton.
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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, and Rodeo at www.salinecountyfairgrounds.com.
Tues Sept 4
- 9:00 am – 6:00 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 5
- 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 6
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Senior Citizen Day
- 6:00 pm – Rabbit Judging
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm – 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 7
- 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)
Bucking Ponies - 8:00 pm Rodeo H & H Rodeo Co
Sat Sept 8
- 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)
Bucking Ponies - 8:00 pm – Rodeo H & H Rodeo Co
Sun Sept 9
- 2:00-3:00 – Pick up exhibits and checks