Logan Church of God
Peoples National Bank & WEEKS in Benton
Illinois’ Bicentennial
The Rend Lake Water Festival is proud to be part of the
state-wide events celebrating Illinois’ Bicentennial. Join in the celebration at illinois200.com #Illinoisproud
Parade Entries
618 Jeeps
AARONS- BUSINESS
ABBOTT EMS
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 280
Austin's perfect paws
Benton Church of the Nazarene
Benton Junior Football League
Benton Junior High Band
Benton High School Band
Benton Public Library
Benton Rangler Girls
Benton Super Lube
Buckner Fire Department
Casey's General Store
City of Benton
Cub Scouts amd Troop #7028
Dailyn Darr's Academy of Dance
David Bartoni Republican Candidate for Franklin County Sheriff
Don Jones for Franklin County Sheriff
Dunagans Collision Center
Ewing Grade School
Ewing Northern Fire Protection District
Ewing Offroad Club
Extreme Exigency Shooting Park & Home of the Armed Barbers
Factory Connection
Farm City Days 2018
Fifth Season Assisted Living
First Financial Bank
Fowler For Senate
Franklin County Democrats
Franklin County Republicans
Franklin Hospital Auxiliary
Friends of Jason Woolard
Garden Gate Garden Club
Girl Scouts
Head Designs Salon
Heritage Woods of Benton
Immanuel Baptist Church
Individual Entry - Vintage Car
Jim Hobbie for County Board (District 2)
KJ Rock Memorial
Legence Bank
Loucks Auto Repair
McDonald's of West City
Midwestcarshowonline
Mike Bost for Congress
Mini model t
New Horizons Christian School
New Life Church and Upward Soccer
North Benton Baptist Church
Pate Funeral Home
Peoples National Bank
Petersens Benton rehab
Political Candidate
Relay for life & The American Cancer Society
Rend Lake College
Rend Lake Locator
S&S Muffler, Tire, & Towing
Safelite Auto Glass
Second Chance Rescue
Shelter Insurance
STATE BANK OF WHITTINGTON
State Representative Dave Severin
Steve Webb for State Senate
Terminix
Thompsonville Mounted Posse
Uncle Joe's Restaurant
US Army Corps of Engineers, Rend Lake Project
US Bank
Valier Fire Department
VFW POST 2671 AND AM. LEGION POST 280
Village of West City
Vintage Cars
Vintage Tractor / Equiptment
Wild Trillium
Williamson County Motor Patrol Shriner Club
As part of National Small Business Week (April 29th - May 5th), we will be hosting a Business Scavenger Hunt in the Benton / West City community. Explore our local businesses and learn more about what makes them so unique and special. Return form to the chamber office by May 7th and all correctly filled out registrations will be put in a drawing for prizes!!
May 2st – 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:
$2.50 per ticket
10 tickets for $22 Special
$17 for nightly armbands
Slow Glow Bike Ride - May 3rd
May 3rd - 6:30 pm at Cycle1 Cycling Studio at 117 E. Smith St.
A fun family-friendly bike ride that passes some of the historic sites and haunts of Benton. All ages welcome. Younger riders must be able ride a bicycle without training wheels or should be pulled in a bike trailer or a tag-a-long bicycle attached to an adult’s bike. This will be an evening ride and we will be returning around dusk so lights encouraged but not required. Ride starts at 6:30pm and we anticipate everyone being back to Cycle1 Cycling Studio by 7:30pm.
May 4th : Little Mister & Little Miss Rend Lake Water Festival Contest
Collins/Malkovich Event Center - Benton Middle School
Come to cheer on your favorite contestant as we crown this year’s winners! Penny voting begins on Monday April 16th. Official voting locations are Joe’s Pizza, Seasoning Bistro, & Fiesta. Private or large donations need to be made at the Chamber Office. Voting will end at noon on May 3rd.
Little Mister / Little Miss Pageant Sponsor & Parade Vehicles
Rend Lake Water Festival Parade - May 5th
May 5th – Rend Lake Water Festival 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. This year's theme is "Journey Through the Decades".
Registration Deadline is MAY 2: Register Your Parade Entry Online!
We will be honoring the 2018 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Jayna Hart, as this year's Grand Marshall.
Special thanks to WEEKS in Benton for the use of vehicles for the parade.
Parade Prizes provided by State Bank of Whittington
Talent Competition
Join us on Saturday, May 5th at 3pm for the Rend Lake Water Festival Talent Show. This event will feature a wide range of talent and is open to Franklin County Residents. Participants will compete within the following age categories: 4 to 10 years, 11 to 17 years, and 18 through adult.
Registration is available up to the afternoon of the contest. Limited audio equipment is available.
Vendor / Booth Opportunities in Capitol Park - May 5th
After the Parade, we will have booths set up while the live entertainment is going on in Capitol Park. We invite members to take part (see vendor portal)
May 2st – 5th: Rend Lake Water Festival Carnival by Brady’s Amusements
Join us on Saturday, May 5th at 3pm for the Rend Lake Water Festival Talent Show. This event will feature a wide range of talent and is open to Franklin County Residents. Participants will compete within the following age categories: 4 to 10 years, 11 to 17 years, and 18 through adult.
Saturday afternoon will have live music, food vendors, crafters/vendors and a talent competition. 
3 pm: Talent Competition (see information above to register)