to Bloomsburg to see an attorney about drawing up the papers. The borough wasn’t ready to sell the land and if they did, it would have to be put out for bid. The team was worried that they would be un- derbid. So, the Benton Borough signed a 50-year lease with the Rodeo Association, and the team now had the grounds for the Benton Frontier Days & Championship Rodeo. The Benton Frontier Days & Championship Rodeo is considered one of the best of over 65 rodeos East of the Mississippi River, as voted by the Ameri- can Professional Rodeo Association. It draws cow- boys and cowgirls from all over the United States and Canada. They come to prove what they’ve got and to be the best of the best.
The Benton Area Rodeo Association is a non-prof- it organization whose goal is to stimulate tourism to the Benton area, and to provide fundraising op- portunities to local charities, service groups, fire companies, ambulance associations, scouts, and churches. A few area beneficiaries in the past in- clude the Benton Fire Company, Benton Lions Club, Benton Little League, Boy Scout Troop #51, and the Benton FFA. The 40th Annual Benton Rodeo will run from July 15-20, 2025 at the Benton Rodeo Grounds. Some of the events during the rodeo include Bronc Rid- ing, Brahma Bull Riding, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Kids Rodeo Events. For more events at the Rodeo Grounds, or to plan your visit for this year’s 40th anniversary rodeo, please visit bentonrodeo.com . •
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