49th Annual Rend Lake Water Festival

We would like to invite everyone to take part in this year's Rend Lake Water Festival.
April 28th – May 2, 2020 - Rend Lake Water Festival Schedule
Carnival by Brady’s Amusements – Wednesday to Saturday
Wednesday - Friday   6-10 pm            Saturday 11-4 & 6-10 pm
Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square
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  • April 29:           Brady’s Amusements 6 pm – 10 pm
    • Robert Bartel – Yellow Submarine Car, Guitar & Memorabilia @ County Seat Antique Mall
  • April 30:           Brady’s Amusements 6 pm – 10 pm
    • Robert Bartel – Yellow Submarine Car, Guitar & Memorabilia @ County Seat Antique Mall
  • May 1:             Brady’s Amusements 6 pm – 10 pm
    • Talent Contest at the Middle School
    • Robert Bartel – Yellow Submarine Car, Guitar & Memorabilia @ County Seat Antique Mall
  • May 2:             Brady’s Amusements 6 pm – 10 pm
    • Parade – 10:02 am Starting at Pizza Hut and ending at Joplin St (N. Main)
    • Food Vendors On the square by Capital Park
    • Robert Bartel – Yellow Submarine Car, Guitar & Memorabilia @ County Seat Antique Mall
    • Volkswagen Beetle Car Show @ the Franklin County Auto Museum 1 pm – 4pm 
    • Slow Glow Bike Ride 8:30 pm​
​This event is organized by the Benton / West City Area Chamber of Commerce and the  Rend Lake Water Festival Committee.

Event Theme

"THE BEATLES"
A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HARRISON

Event Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our local community sponsors.   To join your fellow organizations to make this event bigger and better, check out our Event Sponsorships.  Please contact the chamber office for more information.  618-438-2121
Premier & Signature Sponsors

Levanti Law LLc
​Peoples National Bank & WEEKS in Benton

2020 Prizes provided by:
Peoples National Bank, US Bank,
&  Legence Bank.

2020 Carnival CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 MANDATE

May 1st – 4th: Rend Lake Water Festival Carnival by Brady’s Amusements
NE corner of the Benton Public Square


Ticket prices are:
  • $2.50 per ticket
  • 10 tickets for $23 Special
  • Family Pack 20 tickets for $45
  • $18 for nightly armbands
  • All Rides are 1 ticket per ride

Slow Glow Ride  ​WE WILL TRY TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE


A fun family-friendly bike ride that passed some of the historic sites and haunts of Benton. All ages welcome. Younger riders have to be able to 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 is an evening ride and we will be Starting around dusk so lights encouraged but not required. 
2019 Event Organized by Cycle1 Cyling Studio

Parade - wE WILL TRY TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE
Special thanks to WEEKS in Benton for the use of vehicles for the parade.

Talent Contest -   WE WILL TRY TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE

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!

Event Sponsorship

Event Sponsorship is available.  Please contact the chamber office for more information.  618-438-2121