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Smith's Farm Pumpkin Picking in Benson, NC.

Fun Fall Events & Activities

By Ashby Brame on Sep. 08, 2023

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." -Oscar Wilde How well we know, especially in North Carolina, the quickness with which the dog days of summer give way to autumn's chill. Some of our…

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Ferris Wheel at Clayton Harvest Festival held every year in Clayton, NC.

Full Schedules for Autumn Festivals

By Ashby Brame on Aug. 31, 2023

Benson Mule Days, Selma Railroad Days, and the Clayton Harvest Festival are three of the largest fall festivals in JoCo. Learn more about the events, activities, and entertainment you can enjoy at…

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The annual tradition of Miss Benson kissing the Best in Show Mule at Mule Days in Benson, NC.

The History of Benson Mule Days

By Ashby Brame on Aug. 02, 2019

The small town of Benson, North Carolina, with a population of around 4000, will swell to approximately 20,000 come September 22-25, 2021 when the 73rd Annual Benson Mule Days Celebration, sponsored…

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