Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo

05/22/2026

🚨 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚨

ICE-T is coming to the Benton Franklin Fair.

The Art of Rap featuring ICE-T, with DJ Evil E and DJ KevieKev Rockwell hosted by Mick Benzo, takes over Friday night at the Fair on August 28.

🎤 Hayden Homes Summer Concert Series

🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.bentonfranklinfair.com/p/tickets

🔥 This one’s going to bring serious old-school energy to the Fair.

Hayden Homes - South Washington

05/18/2026

Eltopia’s own Traver Johnson is getting back on track in a big way.

The Horse Heaven Round-Up sponsored cowboy picked up a big win at the Redding Rodeo in California this weekend, adding another highlight to a PRCA career that already includes earning Resistol Rookie of the Year honors in steer wrestling.

It’s always exciting to see local cowboys making noise on the road, and we’re proud to have Traver representing the Kennewick Horse Heaven Round Up.

Keep after it, Trav.

Steer wrestler Traver Johnson gets on winning track at Redding Rodeo!

Read more here --> https://prorodeo.co/4eS7tOW

05/18/2026

🔥Friday night at the Fair just got legendary! 🔥

Get ready for a night built on iconic tracks, legendary DJs, and rap pioneers who helped shape the culture.

The Art of Rap featuring ICE-T with DJ Evil E and DJ KevieKev Rockwell hosted by Mick Benzo is coming to the Hayden Homes Summer Concert Series.

📅 Friday, August 28

🎟️ Tickets go on sale May 22 at bentonfranklinfair.com.

👀 One more concert announcement still to come.

🎤 What track are you hoping to hear?

05/15/2026

🚨 TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🚨

Brantley Gilbert at the Hayden Homes Summer Concert Series on the ICCU Stage
📅 Tuesday, August 25

With hits like “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide,” and “One Hell of An Amen,” Brantley Gilbert brings the kind of show that turns a concert into a party.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.bentonfranklinfair.com/p/tickets

🔥 This is how we’re kicking off Fair week.

Hayden Homes - South Washington

05/13/2026

Your voice. Our tradition. One unforgettable moment.

The National Anthem is one of the most powerful moments of the Fair & Rodeo, and we’re looking for talented performers to help kick off the action at rodeo performances, concerts, the Demo Derby, and more during the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo.

Soloists and groups are welcome to apply.

⏰ Application deadline: June 1

Apply here: https://www.bentonfranklinfair.com/p/get-involved/national-anthem

Tag someone who should take the mic 👇

05/11/2026

🔥 The next act is HERE 🔥

Turning it up for the next one … Brantley Gilbert is coming to the
Hayden Homes Summer Concert Series on the ICCU Stage! 🎤

📅 Tuesday, August 25

With over 8.3 billion career streams and seven #1 hits, Brantley Gilbert helped define country’s modern rock edge with songs like “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide,” and “One Hell of An Amen.”

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15, at bentonfranklinfair.com.

More announcements are on the way… 👀

👇 Who’s ready for this one?


Hayden Homes - South Washington

05/07/2026

UPDATE: Holly Hawes you are the winner!!! Please send a DM and we'll get you set-up with your prize! Please respond promptly!

💐 Mother’s Day Giveaway 💐

This isn’t flowers and brunch … this is the ultimate girls’ night out.

Win:
✨ VIP table in the 3 Eyed Fish Kitchen + Bar Wine Garden (90-minute experience)
✨ $150 in Fair Bucks for food + drinks
✨ 8 Fair admission tickets

📅 The winner will choose a Happy Hour slot August 25 or 26.

Tag your crew. Pick your date. Make it a night.

👉 Enter now — one lucky Mom will be chosen Friday, May 8!

05/07/2026

❤️ For the Love of the Fair - Let’s Win Tri-Cities Best!

The Fair isn’t just an event - it’s memories, traditions, and the Best Week of Summer.

If it means something to you, we’d love your vote.

👉 Vote for us in Annual Event/Festival
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Share this with someone who loves the Fair as much as you do 💛

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05/06/2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week but we’re not done yet.

We’re carrying it into Fair week in August.

In partnership with , we’re hosting School Employee Appreciation Day:
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🎟 FREE Fair admission for all K–12 + college employees

Teachers, paras, custodians, bus drivers, food service, admin - this day is for everyone who keeps schools going.

Bring your school ID or pay stub to the gate August 26!

05/05/2026

Alright drivers … you’ve been waiting.

Demo Derby registration is OPEN. 💥

You already know how this goes: numbers disappear quick, classes fill up, and nobody wants to be on the outside looking in.

Prize money is epic. Crowd will be packed.
Same arena, same chaos.

If you’re planning to run, it’s time to commit - build it to spec and come ready.

📅 Saturday, August 22
👉 https://www.bentonfranklinfair.com/p/get-involved/demo-derby

Lock your spot. Then get to work.