Date/Time
5/2/2018 - 5/5/2018
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Event Description
We are pleased to announce that the 47th Rend Lake Water Festival will be May 2nd to May 5th. This year's festival will be full of great carnival rides, an adorable pageant, awesome activities, and one of the best parades in the region. We look forward to seeing you there!!Location
Contact Person
Karen Mullins
(phone: 6184382121)
(phone: 6184382121)
Details
CARNIVAL
May 1st – 5th: Rend Lake Water Festival Carnival by Brady’s Amusements
NE corner of the Benton Public Square
Wednesday – Friday 6-10 pm Saturday 11-4 & 6-10 pm
Ticket prices are:
NE corner of the Benton Public Square
Wednesday – Friday 6-10 pm Saturday 11-4 & 6-10 pm
Ticket prices are:
- $2.50 per ticket
- 10 tickets for $22 Special
- $17 for nightly armbands
LITTLE MISTER / LITTLE MISS REND LAKE
May 4th : Little Mister & Little Miss Rend Lake Water Festival Contest
Location TBA – evening
Come to cheer on your favorite contestant as we crown this year’s winners! Penny voting available around town leading up to the contest. Private or large donations need to be made at the Chamber Office.
PARADE
Location TBA – evening
Come to cheer on your favorite contestant as we crown this year’s winners! Penny voting available around town leading up to the contest. Private or large donations need to be made at the Chamber Office.
PARADE
May 5th – Parade
Along West Main, Benton Public Square & North Main to Joplin Street – 10:02 am
Enjoy creative and amazing floats as your listen to local bands march down Main Street. Over 68 businesses/organizations took part in the 2017 event, and we are excited to see what will be in this year's parade.
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Register Your Parade Entry Online!
Printable Registration Form
Parade Grand Marshall​
We will be honoring the 2018 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Jayna Hart, as this year's Grand Marshall.
Along West Main, Benton Public Square & North Main to Joplin Street – 10:02 am
Enjoy creative and amazing floats as your listen to local bands march down Main Street. Over 68 businesses/organizations took part in the 2017 event, and we are excited to see what will be in this year's parade.
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Register Your Parade Entry Online!
Printable Registration Form
Parade Grand Marshall​
We will be honoring the 2018 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Jayna Hart, as this year's Grand Marshall.
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
We are planning to have live music on Friday night and Saturday afternoon/evening. Bands are currently being considered.
Additional Entertainment will be on hand Saturday. We will be making announcements soon!
Additional Entertainment will be on hand Saturday. We will be making announcements soon!
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