Visiting Royalty

Queen Ashleigh Emlaw, cordially invites you to attend the 2026 Benton Franklin Fair & Horse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo! Enjoy a schedule full of exciting events that honor tradition and community spirit.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Downtown Kennewick / Benton Franklin Fairgrounds

10 am – Grand Parade

Downtown Kennewick>
Applications available HERE and due by August 1.

12 pm – Royalty Luncheon

Fairgrounds / Hospitality Tent
Royalty and up to two chaperones/directors invited to attend

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Benton Franklin Fair Fairgrounds

3 pm – Visiting Royalty Reception

Cowboy Hospitality Tent
New this year! Wear your Fair/Rodeo t-shirt and join us for a reception with charcuterie cups, lemonade, arts and crafts, and an hour of camaraderie.
Royalty and up to two chaperones/directors invited to attend

6 pm – Visiting Royalty Group Photo (no horses)

Rodeo Arena

7 pm – Rodeo Grand Entry

Jog Through Serpentine
Non-mounted Royalty will be introduced from the grandstands.

9 pm – Autograph Signing

Main entrance to the Rodeo Arena
Directly following the Rodeo performance

***Pre-registration is required by Sunday, August 16. Late or on-site entries are not accepted.

Plan Your Visit

Experience the excitement and tradition of the Benton Franklin Fair & Horse Heaven Round-Up Rodeo alongside royalty from near and far. For questions or to register, contact Toni Zunker at (509) 430-3374 or tzunker@gmail.com.

Queen Ashleigh Emlaw, Horse Heaven Round-Up

2026 Visiting Royalty Invitation

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Grand Parade - Sat, Aug. 22

Royalty Luncheon - Sat Aug. 22 12 pm

Visiting Royalty Reception - Fri, Aug. 28, 3 pm

Rodeo Grand Entry - Fri, Aug. 28, 7 pm

Autograph Signing - Fri, Aug. 28, 9 pm

EVENTS

How many directors/chaperones will be attending the Royalty Luncheon on Sat., Aug. 16?

Limit 2 per court.

How many directors/chaperones will be attending the Visiting Royalty Dinner on Fri., Aug. 22?

Limit 2 per court.

How many admission and rodeo tickets will you need for Fri., Aug. 22?

Royalty plus up to two directors/chaperones.

How many parking passes will you need for Fri., Aug. 22?

Pass # can not exceed # of Royalty

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