Benson, NC Exit 79 : Benson Mule Days is one of the largest festivals in North Carolina and is a fun-filled weekend packed with activities such as rodeos, a mule pulling contest, arts and crafts, vendors, street dances, carnival rides, camping, parade, bluegrass shows, barrel racing and free trolley rides.
It kicks off with a concert on Thursday night in the Benson Singing Grove (located in downtown Benson). The Benson Mule Days Parade, held on Saturday, starting at 10 am, has hundreds of horses, mules, buggies, and unusual entries, and lasts 2 1/2 hours. Saturday night there is a Mule Days Dance, where all ages are invited.
Visitors to this festival come from as far away as Alaska, Germany and California. Check website for various dates, times and locations of events.
Dates: Sept. 25 – 28, 2014
Hours: Thurs. 3 – midnight, Fri 9 – midnight, Sat 9 – 9 (dance goes until 1 am), Sun 1 – 5
Tel: 919-894-3825
www.bensonmuledays.com/