
2019 Rend Lake Water Festival
Not Too Late! Registration for Rend Lake Water Festival Events are available online, follow the links. If you have any trouble registering online please call the office and I will be happy to assist you. There are still Vendor Spots Available ! Our Event Sponsors ELITE SPONSOR PREMIER & MEDIA SPONSORS SIGNATURE SPONSOR Pate Funneral Home, WEEKS in Benton, Walmart, F.B. McAfoos & Co. and Benton Police Department. New Article Calendar of Events Import Franklin Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Dinner 04/02/2019 Executive Board Meeting 04/04/2019 Ribbon Cutting 04/07/2019 Rend Lake 04/08/2019 Illinois Concealed Carry Class Renewal 04/10/2019 Positive Youth Development Meeting 04/10/2019 BOARD MEETING 04/11/2019 Big book sale 04/12/2019- 04/13/2019 Illinois Concealed Carry Class 04/13/2019- 04/14/2019 Welcome Back Members! Domino's Pizza Earl Barwig cralston29@gmail.com Member Since: 01/01/1986 Renewed On: 03/25/2019 Theresa Bates TerriB430000@yahoo.com Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 03/06/2019 A-1 Termite & Pest Control, Inc Brandi Braden Website brandi.braden@yahoo.com Member Since: 03/14/2018 Renewed On: 03/25/2019 Mr. D's Drive In Ken Clarida skip1@onecliq.net Member Since: 01/01/1991 Renewed On: 03/06/2019 McDonald's of West City Samantha Davis samantha@mcd5.com Member Since: 01/01/1983 Renewed On: 03/08/2019 Bill & Karen Hedges Bill Hedges k.hedges@yahoo.com Member Since: 01/01/2008 Renewed On: 03/01/2019 Pine Ridge Homes Mike Henson mikehenson@pineridgehomes.net Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 04/01/2019 Benton Super Lube Sharon Hubbard sharonshubbard@yahoo.com Member Since: 01/01/2001 Renewed On: 03/14/2019 KELLY Architecture & Consulting LLC Andrew Kelly Website andrew.kelly@kellyacllc.com Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 04/01/2019 Cycle1 Cycling Studio Lee Messersmith Website cycle1studio@gmail.com Member Since: 03/31/2017 Renewed On: 03/19/2019 Extreme Exigency Shooting Park Ray Minor Website extremeexigency@gmail.com Member Since: 01/01/2016 Renewed On: 04/01/2019 The Armed Barbers Ray Minor Website lrminor@frontier.com Member Since: 02/01/2018 Renewed On: 04/01/2019 Subway (Suldorson, Inc.) 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Hair Affair by Jordan Flatt Geo's Pizza Mederi LHC Avon by Tracey Shadowens Benton Public Library Jackie Schafeld Mellissaq Flatt Angie Elko Ashley Torres	Carnival - May 2 to May 5th May 1st – 4th: 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 Quarterly Mailer As part of the 2019 Chamber Promotions plan,we decided to do a direct mailer for our community. After the success of last years direct mailer, it was decided we would do a mailer for this spring. This mailer will reach over 5,600 households in Benton & West City and some Christopher residents. They will be mailed out in late April to avoid political mailers as to achieve maximum exposure. The front of this mailer will feature the Rend Lake Water Festival and contain 4 single space ads. The back will feature 12 single ads. Ads can be combined into larger spaces. Ads can feature your business, contain coupons, or spotlight an upcoming event. Price is $125 per space. Artwork details. Single Ad Space: 1.83in height x 2.75in wide Camera ready artwork needs to be provided. Ads must be reserved by March 31, artwork is due April 12th. Ads must be paid for prior to printing/mailing. Click the link below to register for the Quarterly Mailer https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=BWCA&evid=46424681 Weekend Entertainment Friday Night Little Mr. / Little Miss Rend Lake Pageant 7:oo pm @ the Collins/Malkovich Event Center Enjoy food and live music in Capitol Park from from 6 - 9 pm. Robbie Shae: Robbie Shae is a 20 year old up and coming Christian pop Artist from Southern IL. His goal is to reach the younger generation for Jesus with his new style of Christian music. His music has played on major radio stations, he has been on tour around the country and has written and produced 3 Albums, already at his age. Although he felt like those things would have satisfied, he has realized the the only fulfillment we can find in this life is through Jesus Christ. Come worship Jesus in a new way with Robbie Shae! Saturday Afternoon Saturday afternoon will have live music, food vendors, crafters/vendors and a talent competition. 11am: Vendor Booths open 12:15 pm: Parade Awards (depending on end time of parade) 3 pm: Talent Competition (see information above to register) 6 pm: Savannah Rose Band: Savannah Rose is a national touring act and Nashville Recording Artist that has opened shows for many famous artist on the road, They play from California to the Florida Keys in large venues and Casinos. The group is made up of 3 Nashville musicians and one Souther IL one Southern Illinois native. Anna Ferris lead singer is killing it all over the United States. Her stage presents is that of a star. She is so humble and has a warm down home personality that people take to immediately. Anna will also be one of the Judges for the talent contest. David Batts bass player, manager of the group and writer for most of the songs for the project has many years of touring experience to keep this show on the road Evan Rogers our guitar player and s the best I've ever heard. At 26 being a Belmont Graduate he could be playing with any star out there and has choose to make this project his home. Evan will also be one of our Judges for the talent contest. Cole Ellis our drummer is also a Nashville player with many gigs on Broadway under his belt. Slow Glow Bike Ride - May 3rd May 2nd - 7:30 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 starting around dusk so lights are encouraged. Ride starts at 7:30pm and we anticipate everyone being back to Cycle1 Cycling Studio by 8:30pm. Safety & Rules Little Mister / Little Miss Pageant - May 4th https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=BWCA&evid=46950141 May 3rd : 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 15th. 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 2nd. Little Mister / Little Miss Pageant Sponsor & Parade Vehicles Rend Lake Water Festival Parade - May 5th https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=BWCA&evid=46895151 May 4th – 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 2018 event, and we are excited to see what will be in this year's parade. This year's theme is "A DAY AT THE LAKE". Registration Deadline is April 30th 2019: Parade Grand Marshall We will be honoring the 2018 Chamber Citizen of the Year, Greg Poole, 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 4th at 3pm for the Rend Lake Water Festival Talent Show. This event will feature a wide range of talent from all over Southern Illinois. Participants will compete within the following age categories: 6 to 10 years, 11 to 17 years, and 18 through adult. Registration is available up to the afternoon of the contest. Sound will be provided. Contestants must bring music, instruments or any thing else they may need for their act. to register online click https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=BWCA&evid=46945253 Vendor / Booth Opportunities in Capitol Park - May 4th Vendor opperttunities available on our events page https://www.facebook.com/events/327286701479821/?active_tab=discussion Facebook Event Contact Us! Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce 211 N. Main St. Benton, IL 62812 P.O. Box 574 Benton, IL 62812 618-438-2121 info@bentonwestcitychamber.com www.BentonWestCityChamber.com
Chamber E-Newsletter - 2019 Rend Lake Water Festival