The Saline County Fair Association announces the launch of a $300,000 restoration campaign after a severe winter storm in January caused extensive damage to the Saline County Fairgrounds, threatening key events including the annual fair and rodeo. Read more below. Association leaders say the storm destroyed or heavily damaged multiple core facilities, including the rodeo […]
Obituary: Samuel Lee “Sam” Wright 1941-2026 – Fair & Rodeo Supporter, Skilled Mechanic, Sharon Church Member
Obituary Samuel “Sam” Lee Wright Benton, Arkansas Born Jan 11, 1941 – Died Apr 18, 2026 Samuel “Sam” Lee Wright, 85, passed away on April 18, 2026, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on January 11, 1941, to Gladys Brumley Wright and Gordon Wright. Sam lived a long life […]
Saline County Fairgrounds reveal plans to rebuild “bigger and better” after ice storm collapses arena
Six inches of ice proved too much for the arena roof at the Saline County Fairgrounds in January. The ice caused a catastrophic collapse over the rodeo and bleachers. It also led to the loss of a livestock barn. The Saline County Fair Association is now working with county leaders and an architect to rebuild […]
Parade Sept 2nd begins Saline County Fair & Rodeo; See schedule, food, rides & more
The 2025 Saline County Fair is coming, and along with it are the annual pageant, a talent show, parade, fairway rides, and rodeo. The theme this year is “Cowbells and Carousels.” This fun annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd through Saturday the 6th. Read below for details on Pageant Talent Show Parade Opening […]
The Saline County Fair is coming Sept 5-9; Get info on the Pageant, Parade, Exhibits, Rodeo & Schedule of Events
The 2023 Saline County Fair is set for Tuesday, September 5th through Saturday, September 9th. It’s all the midway rides, food trucks, carnival games, plus competitive exhibits, a pageant, bull riding and rodeo. Admission to the Saline County Fair is free. Armband days will be Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday 1:00-5:00 p.m. The […]
Cowboy Church Hosting One Day Mission October 1st
The Cowboy Church is hosting a 3×4 Race October 1st from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Cross Bar C Cowboy Church. All contestants will receive a prize and buckles will be given to 1st and 2nd place; entry, gate, and lunch are all free. 3 Co-ed Age Divisions: PeeWee 10 & Under Junior […]
Saline County Fair set for Sept 6-10; See the parade, exhibits, rides, food, pageant, bull riding & rodeo
The 2022 Saline County Fair is set for Tuesday, September 6th through Saturday, September 10th. It’s all the midway rides, food trucks, carnival games, plus competitive exhibits, a pageant, bull riding and rodeo. See below for info about the ? parade, ? pageant, ? exhibits, ? rodeo, the ? schedule of events and how to […]
Saline County Fair Carnival is back; See the schedule for exhibits, rodeo, bullriding, etc.
The Saline Count Fair is in full swing as of September 7, 2021. This year’s midway is again provided by Tom and Nancy Evans of Evans United Shows out of Missouri. The County Fair will have lots of fun rides that will be up and going, providing thrills and chills for those brave enough to […]
Saline County Fair, Pageant, Parade, Bull Riding & Rodeo are set for Sept 7-11
The Saline County Fair, Bull Riding & Rodeo event is set happen in 2021, according to Association President Mollie Wright. All the events except the junior auction were cancelled in 2020, but everything is scheduled to go this year. PAGEANT Enter the Saline County Fair Pageant Fair Pageant by emailing Tara Shelton at [email protected] or […]
“Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats” – 2018 Saline County Fair, Parade & Rodeo – Sept 4-9
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. To participate in the pageant, click here: To participate in the parade, click here: Here’s the parade route below. Click the […]