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About Benton Franklin Fairgrounds

The Benton Franklin Fairgrounds, located at 1500 S Oak St in Kennewick, WA, is a versatile county fairgrounds and expo center that hosts a wide range of events—from fairs and rodeos to concerts, livestock shows, carnivals, and more. As the home of the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo ( Horse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo ) and a growing Summer Concert Series, this venue has a long-standing place in the community. Following a major renovation with the McDaniel Arena rebuild, the facility is expanding seating capacity and modernizing its amenities while preserving its historic exterior mural digitally.

Whether you’re planning to attend a grand parade, demolition derby, or a multi-day fair, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your tickets and plan your trip with ease.

For fans, families, and groups, Benton Franklin Fairgrounds offers a practical, reliable experience. We’ll help you understand seating options, parking upgrades completed in 2025, accessible transit via Ben Franklin Transit’s fair shuttle and Dial-A-Ride, and convenient hotel and restaurant picks that suit different budgets and preferences. Think of us as your go-to connection for straightforward ticketing and planning, no fuss and no pressure.

Address: 1500 S Oak St, Kennewick, WA 99337. Nearby attractions and services enhance a full day of events, with multiple Park & Ride locations feeding the shuttle service to the fairgrounds during major shows and runs.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1500 S Oak St, Kennewick, WA 99337 (Benton County Fairgrounds and Expo Center).
  • Venue type: Multipurpose county fairgrounds and expo center that hosts fairs, rodeos, concerts, livestock shows, carnivals, and more.
  • Current seating capacity: McDaniel Arena seats about 3,000; capacity is planned to double to 6,000 after the renovation (construction running after the 2024 fair, with completion expected in 2026).
  • Parking: Major parking upgrades completed around July 2025 as part of a $15M renovation plan; additional improvements ongoing for accessibility and traffic flow.
  • Transit: Ben Franklin Transit offers a free fair shuttle to the Benton Franklin Fair from multiple Park & Ride locations; Dial-A-Ride service is also available.
  • Notable events: Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo (Horse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo), Grand Parade, Demolition Derby, Summer Concert Series, and a large carnival operation.
  • Renaming/demolition: The arena’s grandstands are being rebuilt (McDaniel Arena) with plans to preserve the exterior mural digitally; the project doubles seating capacity and updates facilities.