‘American Idol’ winner among musical acts expected at this year’s Benton County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday

September 25, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

by Mike Jones

Faelan Powers, 11, and Declan Powers, 11, of Highfill drop off jars of jelly and jam they helped their mom, Kimee Powers, make for judging this week at the Benton County Fair. Jennifer Taylor, fair worker, checks in their entries. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Flip Putthoff)

BENTONVILLE -- The 119th Benton County Fair will go big with live entertainment.

The fair starts Tuesday and runs through Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 7640 S.W.