Mark your calendars for a packed day of community fun, local shopping, and good food. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Saline County Fairgrounds, located at 406 Fairfield Road in Benton, will host a massive multi-event lineup aimed at bringing the community together while supporting local agricultural programs. Read more below.
🛍️👀Shop and Trade at the Flea Market & Trade Day
Kicking off at 8:00 AM and running until 4:00 PM, the Saline County Flea Market & Trade Day offers a massive variety of goods for attendees. Admission is completely free to the public.
Locals looking to clean out their closets or showcase their small businesses can rent vendor spaces. Set-up fees are:
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Outside Space (12’x12′): $25
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Inside Space (10’x10′): $50
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Food Truck Spaces: $100
Vendors are welcome to sell everything from yard sale finds, crafts, and produce to animal supplies, eggs, and live animals. Prospective vendors can register online directly through the official Flea Market Vendor Sign-Up Form. For more information, you can also text 501-860-3101 or email [email protected].
All proceeds from the vendor booth fees will go directly toward rebuilding and improving the fairgrounds under the community initiative #helpsalinecofairgroundsrebuild.
🍝🍔Grab Lunch for a Cause: EHC Hog Barn Fundraiser
If you work up an appetite while shopping, the Saline County Extension Homemakers Council (EHC) has you covered. The Extension Homemakers Kitchen will be opening its doors from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a special fundraising lunch.
The menu features delicious home-cooked options, including:
- Homemade Chicken Spaghetti served with two sides
- Burgers and Fries
Every meal purchased directly benefits the rebuilding of the local Hog Barn.
🐇🐰 Central Arkansas Rabbit Show
Animal lovers and youth competitors shouldn’t miss the Central Arkansas Rabbit Show, which officially gets underway at 10:00 AM.
Hosted by the Central Arkansas Rabbit Club, this non-sanctioned fun show will feature a Single Youth Show, Single Open Show, Meat Classes, and a general Pet Show. Beyond the competitive arena, the event will also host a raffle, concessions, and a swap meet.
- Entry Fees: $5 per rabbit, or $10 per meat pen.
- Registration: Competitors can pre-register online via Rabbit Show Jotform or pay upon arrival.
- Contacts: For rabbit show details, contact Libby Morris at 501-860-3773. For swap meet information, contact Mollie Wright at 501-860-3101.
8 AM – 4 PM
- Flea Market & Trade Day at Fairgrounds / Vendor Link
- EHC Kitchen Fundraiser at EHC Kitchen (Saline Co. Fairgrounds)
10 AM
- Central Arkansas Rabbit Show at Main Barn / Rabbit Registration
Whether you are looking to support local youth agricultural programs, find a rare vintage treasure, or just enjoy a homemade chicken spaghetti dinner, the Saline County Fairgrounds is the place to be this Saturday.
*** Note: For individuals requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in EHC events, please contact the Saline County Cooperative Extension Office at 501-303-5672 as soon as possible.
