County Fair Guide

Benton Franklin Fair

Kennewick, Washington

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2026 Dates

August 25–29, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

Verified Highlight

The Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo in Kennewick set an attendance record of 123,547 in 2024, up from 112,250 in 2023, according to Executive Director Lori Lancaster.

Source: Tri-City Herald

About Benton Franklin Fair

In Kennewick, the Benton Franklin Fair is the major fair for the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington, serving both Benton and Franklin counties along the Columbia River. It's a five-day August fair celebrating the wine, agriculture, and energy industries that define this rapidly growing urban region.

What to Expect

Livestock shows, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, fair food, and rodeo events draw large crowds from Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco.

Visitor Tips

The Tri-Cities wine scene has exploded in recent years — combine the fair with visits to the dozens of wineries and tasting rooms in the surrounding Wine Country.

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