50th  Annual  Rend Lake
Water Festival


"a tribute to george harrison"

Parade - ​Saturday May 6, 2023  -  10:02 AM 

The Parade will begin at 10:02 am at Pizza Hut and will end at Joplin St. on North Main .
Any businesses, groups, churches, or organizations that would like to participate in the parade are welcome to join in the fun.  This is a perfect opportunity to get your business or organization in front of a large audience.  You are welcome to hand out flyers or toss out candy and other promotional items.  There is not cost to register an entry into the parade, but registration is required. We ask that you please keep everything family friendly and nothing controversial or obscene.  Please click the link below to enter.

order comemorative t-shirts

Orders must be placed and paid in full before April 26th and will be delivered Friday evening, April 5th at the Gluten Three Concert at Capital Park on the square. 
youth -XL  $15
2XL  $17
3XL  $18
​4XL  $19

Talent Contest - ​May 3rd

2023 Carnival - ​brady amusements


Thursday - Saturday 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday  11:00 am - 4:00pm & 6 pm - 10 pm
Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza. 

vOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CAR SHOW

Event Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our local community sponsors.  

Can't Buy Me Love

Twist And Shout

I Want to hold your hand

AECI SHIRM
​PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK
HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY

She loves you

FIRST TRUST HOME LOANS
STONEBRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
SCD REA & SONS
HOMEFINDERS REALTY
STARK TOTAL BODY & FITNESS
H & R AGRI POWER FARM & TURF
S & S MUFFLER, TIRE, AND TOWING
SCOOTERS COFFEE
​KATHALYNAS SPINE, SPORT, & REHAB
BENTON MOTEL

ticket pricing

All Rides will be ONE ticket each
Single ticket - $3
10 tickets - $27
20 tickets - $52
Armbands - $25

Vendor Fair - May 6
Special thanks to The City of Benton, Benton Police Department,
​Benton Fire Department, and Rend Lake Area Tourism.

Parking Information

​Public parking lots are available on the west side of the Benton Public Square.  Parking is also available along the street.  Please follow any street signs regarding special parking zones!

More information

Please contact the chamber office for more information.  618-438-2121