Insider deals to save money at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo this week

Here are some tips for finding insider deals to stretch your dollars at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo this week.

• On Pizza Hut Little Buckaroos Day on Wednesday, Aug. 23, admission for kids ages 6-12 is just $2. Kids under 5 get in free all week.
• Wednesday also is Buddy Day at the carnival: Buy one wristband and get the second one at half price.
• Wednesday is Educator Appreciation Day thanks to STCU credit union. Teachers and other employees with a school district ID get free admission on Aug. 23.
• Thursday, Aug. 24, food vendors will be serving small bites for $2 from 2-6 p.m. and the carnival has $2 rides from 2-6 p.m.
• Several food vendors also are offering Budget Friendly Value Meals all week starting at $10.
• Seniors over 65 and military members with ID get $5 admission every day.
• In celebration of the fair’s 75th anniversary, fairgoers who are 75 years old get free admission all week.
• Buy a rodeo ticket for Tuesday, Aug. 22, or Wednesday, Aug. 23, and get a second ticket for half price.
• General admission concert seating is free with your fair admission price all week.

To see these fair deals and more, visit: www.bentonfranklinfair.com/fairdeals.

For more information on the events and prices, visit Benton and Franklin Fair & Rodeo or call 509-222-3749.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and until midnight on Saturday.