The Benton County Fair and Rodeo is set to kick off its four-day celebration from July 30 through Aug. 2 with a blend of beloved traditions and new additions for fairgoers.
Fair and rodeo activities will run from 11 a.m.-midnight all four days. For those planning to attend 4-H events before the fair opens, tickets go on sale at the Orange/West gate at 8 a.m. The Blue/South gate opens at 11 a.m.
General admission is $10 (ages 17-59) or $8 (ages 7-16 and 60 and older). Children ages 6 and under are free. Kids 16 and under are free Wednesday as part of Family Fun Day and seniors ages 60 and older are free Thursday as part of Senior Day. Active, reserve and retired members of the military are admitted free with a valid military ID…