The Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Gives Back to Community

KENNEWICK, Wash.--Organizers of the Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo have announced the various sums of money that will be doled out for various community initiatives. The Market Stock Auction brought in $1,063,386 for participating 4-H and FFA exhibitors, making it one of the largest youth fundraisers of any kind in the community. Additionally, $1,934 dollars are headed to 2nd Harvest to supplement the Hunger Relief Network.

Tough Enough To Wear Pink Day--with matching funds from Wrangler--will contribute at least $7,000 to area to aid in the fight against breast cancer. The Fair & Rodeo’s commitment to the program over the past 13 years has resulted in $185,000 in donations to community health care organizations.