Grande Magnolia of Benson

10/02/2026

This is what you’re missing if you’re somewhere else this evening!!

10/01/2026

What will it be?

🎡 STATE FAIR FAVORITES — YOU HELP CHOOSE THE MENU! 🎡
Remember all that fun fair food we made for Mule Days? Well… the NC State Fair is coming, and we thought, WHY NOT DO IT AGAIN?! 😋
This time, YOU get a say in the menu!
🍔 Think back to your favorite Mule Days specials and desserts — which ones need to make a comeback?
🍟 Loaded Fries?
🌭 Corn Dogs?
🍗 Chicken & Waffles?
🍰 Elephant Ears?
🍪 One of those over-the-top desserts?
And don’t stop with what we’ve already made! If there’s a State Fair food you’d love to see Chef Rae put his spin on, nominate it too!
👇 STEP 1 STARTS NOW!
Drop your nominations in the comments. Food AND desserts are fair game! We’ll collect your suggestions, narrow them down to a Top 10, and then YOU will vote for the winners.
🏆 The Top 5 vote-getters will become our featured State Fair Favorites, beginning October 15!
So tell us: What are you nominating? 👇👇👇
And tag that friend who always knows exactly where the best food is at the fair. 😂

10/01/2026

🎶 The liveliest of live entertainment ❌No cover fee
💸 and there's always a special, even on 🍸 cocktails

To all our followers, but especially those in Benson, McGees Crossroads, Coats, Willow Springs, Garner, and other southern Wake and northern Johnston county areas!

Come on out this Friday evening, Oct 2, 7-10pm, and catch the MikeMickXer Duo playing at the Grande Magnolia in Benson!

It's a beautifully restored mansion, complete with a wraparound porch, antique furnishings, and numerous chandeliers that create a charming atmosphere. Each room has a unique character. The Duo will play at the base of its grand staircase.

Scratch-made Southern comfort food is available via Nancy's Restaurant, and adult beverages are served from The Boiler Room bar, with a wide selection of fine wh***ey available.

Guaranteed to be a great time at a unique venue! It'll all happen this Friday at 109 NW Railroad St, Benson. Join us!

09/29/2026

🎡 STATE FAIR FAVORITES — YOU HELP CHOOSE THE MENU! 🎡
Remember all that fun fair food we made for Mule Days? Well… the NC State Fair is coming, and we thought, WHY NOT DO IT AGAIN?! 😋
This time, YOU get a say in the menu!
🍔 Think back to your favorite Mule Days specials and desserts — which ones need to make a comeback?
🍟 Loaded Fries?
🌭 Corn Dogs?
🍗 Chicken & Waffles?
🍰 Elephant Ears?
🍪 One of those over-the-top desserts?
And don’t stop with what we’ve already made! If there’s a State Fair food you’d love to see Chef Rae put his spin on, nominate it too!
👇 STEP 1 STARTS NOW!
Drop your nominations in the comments. Food AND desserts are fair game! We’ll collect your suggestions, narrow them down to a Top 10, and then YOU will vote for the winners.
🏆 The Top 5 vote-getters will become our featured State Fair Favorites, beginning October 15!
So tell us: What are you nominating? 👇👇👇
And tag that friend who always knows exactly where the best food is at the fair. 😂

09/27/2026

The Benson Mule Days buffet was so well received that our Sunday church-going families have asked that we have Sunday breakfasts buffet style. We will have weekly rotating lunch menus. Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast in time for service and come back for lunch! Check out this Sunday's menu and please note the 30min transition time between breakfast and lunch:

09/25/2026

Join us for breakfast before the Mule Days Parade at Nancy's at The Grande Magnolia "A Taste of Home" 8 am - 10:30 am.

09/25/2026

What's Benson Mule Days without music 🎶

09/22/2026

WE WANNA SEE YOU 👉
at The Grande Magnolia of Benson this Thursday night for
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT
with Maverick Rose
6–9 PM
Grab the mic. Bring your friends. Show us what you’ve got! 🎶

09/21/2026

We have had a cancelation for one of our rooms during Mule Day weekend. If you are looking a place to stay that is in walking distance of most of the activities, stay with us!!! We would love to have you.