Clancy Arthur

Benson Mule Days is a four-day festival held annually in Benson, NC, that celebrates the unique and often overlooked creature, the mule. Since its inception in 1949, this festival has become one of the largest annual events in North Carolina, attracting nearly 30,000 visitors who come to enjoy rodeos, mule competitions, arts and crafts, food vendors, dances, parades, and musical concerts. The highlight of the festivities is the Saturday parade, where the streets of Benson come alive with the sights and sounds of local bands, classic cars, beauty queens, and, of course, hundreds of horses, mules, buggies, and wagons. During Benson Mule Days, mules take center stage and bask in the limelight they rarely receive elsewhere. This festival not only celebrates the hardworking farmers but also fosters a sense of community spirit. From the first camper that arrives on Wednesday to the last one who leaves on Sunday, everyone is guaranteed a good time, including the mules themselves. While they may never win races or grace the red carpet, in Benson, NC, these remarkable creatures proudly strut through the streets, making Benson Mule Days their moment to shine.Generated from the website