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2026 Scholarship Recipients

2026 Scholarship Winner

Gracelyn Waters plans to attend Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon for her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has been a longstanding exhibitor at the Benton Franklin Fair, starting when she was just three years old by bringing her bunny to the fair. As soon as she was nine, she dove right into showing her very first 4H market steer. She is a third-generation participant at the Benton Franklin Fair. Gracelyn has ejoyed her time with 4H, saying" I believe that 4H has changed my life in amazing ways by giving me the life skills of time management, responsibility, and reliability."


Congratulations to Gracelyn our 2026 Benton Franklin Fair Scholarship Receipient!
Reagan Haworth
Reagan Haworth plans to attend University of Idaho and study agricultural economics to achieve her goal of becoming an agricultural lawyer.

Reagan knew she wanted to show animals after her first time going to the fair. She loves the energy of the loud barns, kids laughing in sawdust, and showing her animal in the show ring. She has shown hogs the past 8 years through 4-H and FFA. She also competed in FFA competitions such as livestock judging, sales, agricultural issues, CCM, and meat evaluation.


2026 GALE Grant Recipients

The Benton Franklin Fair is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the GALE (Growing Agriculture Leaders and Educators) Grant, now in its third year. This year, four first-time animal exhibitors will be awarded a total of $4,400 to support their livestock projects.

Congratulations to Emma Carney (9, West Richland) and Samuel Queener (9, Kennewick) - who will be showing sheep. And, Delaney Alford (11, Pasco) and Khloee'Lynn (9, Benton City) - who will be showing swine.

The GALE Grant encourages youth from Benton and Franklin Counties, or the Burbank School District, to take their first steps into agriculture through participation in 4-H, FFA, or Grange. These young exhibitors will complete monthly reports and share their experiences at the Fair this August, all leading to a final recap due in September. We're excited to support these future ag leaders as they grow their skills and create lasting memories in the show ring.
Emma Carney and her Sheep

Emma Carney

Samuel Queener and his Sheep

Samuel Queener

Delaney Alford

Delaney Alford

Khloee'Lynn Morgan

Khloee'Lynn Morgan

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