Benton County is opening its annual fair planning process to the public through the inaugural Design Rodeo, a logo contest open to artists of all ages and skill levels. The competition is underway and runs through Feb. 15.
The winning design will represent the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo, appearing on promotional materials, social media, merchandise and other fair assets. The 2026 fair theme is “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights,” which organizers say evokes classic Americana and the community gathering spirit of the fair.
Contest rules are straightforward. Designs must be original and not created using artificial intelligence. Submissions must incorporate at least one of Benton County’s official brand colors and be high-resolution and scalable for use in both large and small formats.
The grand prize includes a share of proceeds from commemorative items such as apparel and stickers, plus the Ultimate Fair Experience package. The winner’s package features fair-long season passes with parking, VIP mainstage and arena access, carnival wristbands, food vouchers and exclusive meet-and-greets with fair celebrities including the rodeo queen and other contest winners.
Honorable mentions will receive fair tickets and parking vouchers.
More information and submission guidelines are available online.