Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

6pm  - 10 pm: New Carnival

Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

6pm  - 10 pm: New Carnival

Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.

Friday, May 2, 2025

6pm - 9pm: Car Show/Band

Car Show presented by Passion to Action
?Hoot N Hollar Band

The car show will be open to anyone that would like to enter. There will be trophies for individual categories. There will be one  This is strictly a fun car show to raise money for the volunteer group "FROM PASSION TO ACTION". The funds will be used for future community events hosted by the group (Falloween, Christmas in July, New Years Star Drop). Registration will be $10 per car.

Location: Capital Park

6pm  - 10 pm: New Carnival

Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

10am - 4pm: Vendor Fair

Location: Franklin County Ford Garage Museum

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10:02 AM: Parade

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.

1 pm - 5 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm: New Carnival

Carnival is located in the NE corner of the Benton Public Square on the City Parking Lot behind Joe's Pizza.

Fest Date: April 30 - May 3, 2025

Location: Various Locations in Benton, IL

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