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Benton County Fair

Reader Stories: Our Homeschool Field Trip - Arkansas

From Wendyjanelle

 Benton County Fair

Jumpers! There were at least 4 or 5 set up, so none were too crowded.

 Benton County Fair

Petting turtles and tortoises

Field Trip Location / Website 

Benton County Fair

County Fair Field Trip by Sun-Kissed Scholars

Approximate Cost / Hours 

Held in September of every year. School groups get in with only a parking fee, on the first Friday. After inside, groups have access to all rides and (most) activities at no additional cost.

Field Trip Description 

This is a field trip for all ages. There are butterfly exhibits, livestock judging, a petting zoo, carnival games and rides, inflatable jumpables.

Highlights 

My favorite exhibit was the butterfly tent. They passed out information and brochures, and showed butterfly houses with different stages of development.

My kids (ages 2-10) enjoyed the petting zoo and the jumpables the most!

Tips & tricks 

  • Caravan to reduce parking costs. Follow the cemetery road, as it will lead you to the entrance.
  • Avoid the camels. It's the only thing that costs money for a school trip, once inside... and each ride is $5. We talked to the owner about letting us just pet the camels.
  • Also, be aware, that most of the inflatables are for all kids, but they always reserve one for toddlers alone, which is wise.

Beverly Hernandez, Homeschooling Guide, says:

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