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 HeraldAbout 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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