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Benton County residents and surrounding communities can expect to save on Benton County Fair & Rodeo tickets again this year, so long as they get out of the house and head to local outdoor events.  

In a return of its popular “Any Ticket Works” initiative, community members who attend outdoor events in Benton County and nearby municipalities can bring in ticket stubs and County-supplied vouchers for $2 off their Fair & Rodeo tickets at the gate. 

“We want folks who are getting out in the community this summer to take advantage of all that the Benton County Fair & Rodeo has to offer,” said Jennifer Martin, Benton County Fair Manager. “We keep Fair ticket prices low and run promotions like Family Day and Senior Day to try and make it welcoming to all, so we thought offering discounts to engaged community members was a great addition.” 

The promotion started small in 2025 as an expansion of the Fair & Rodeo’s slate of promotions, offering the discount for Benton County events happening in the month of July. This year, eventgoers can expect the discount through a wider range of happenings over a longer period of time. 

The promotion runs for events happening from June 15-July 31, with partners including paid and free events. Ticket stubs from Corvallis Knights games, the Philomath Frolic, Corvallis Celtic Festival and more qualify for the discount. 

Participating free local events will distribute vouchers that can be redeemed for the discount. These include Albany River Rhythms, Open Streets, and the Red, White and Blue River Front Festival, among more than a dozen others, from music events at local wineries and breweries to cars shows and involvement activities.  

Find the full list of participating events on the Benton County Fair website. 

There’s no better time to attend the Benton County Fair & Rodeo, with contests, games, rides, great food, exciting rodeos and stellar mainstage entertainment on the docket.  

“It can be hard to find affordable entertainment these days,” added Martin. “If you make plans to attend a local event and then come to the Fair & Rodeo, you’ll see Fair standouts like Hunter Hayes, Queen Nation and Jacquie Roar for just $8!” 

The opportunity for partner participation is still open. Venues and organizations hosting events this June and July should reach out to the Benton County Public Affairs team at PIOinfo@bentoncountyor.gov regarding participation

Benton County’s Natural Areas, Parks & Events Department is preparing for a Memorial Day tradition: placing flags on the graves of military veterans laid to rest at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Members of the Oregon National Guard will place U.S. flags on the graves as part of a ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

Crystal Lake Cemetery is a historic pioneer cemetery, with roots dating back to 1860. The land was deeded to Corvallis Masonic Lodge #14 and has been managed by Benton County since 2001.

Today, the cemetery reflects the region’s history, with generations of Benton County individuals and families laid to rest there. These include military veterans who served in conflicts across the nation’s history.

“It’s a historic cemetery with almost every aspect of our county’s history represented, including the veterans who were laid to rest here,” said Shane Galloway, the County’s Natural Areas, Parks & Events maintenance manager. “We manage this with a very small budget, and it takes quite a bit of work. Volunteers spend hundreds of hours each year helping care for the site.”

County staff and volunteers work year-round to maintain the grounds, ensuring the stories and service of those buried there are remembered.

This Memorial Day, the flag placement serves as a visible reminder of service and sacrifice, connecting the community to its past while honoring those who served.

Watch a drone flyover of Crystal Lake Cemetery | View photos from Memorial Day 2023