# All Events in Benton

- **City**: Benton
- **State**: Illinois
- **Country**: United States
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -06:00
- **Currency**: USD
- **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/4a/3eb947ce48417e9f724bc0a3c8a200/USA-default.webp

## Benton's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Music (21 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/music)
- [Business (8 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/business)
- [Concert (5 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/concerts)
- [Parties (9 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (7 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/food-drinks)
- [Crafts (7 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/crafts)
- [Festivals (7 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/festivals)
- [Health & Wellness (15 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/health-wellness)
- [Kids (18 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/kids)
- [Performances (10 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/performances)
- [Sports (13 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/sports)
- [Trips & Adventure (22 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/trips-adventures)
- [Dance (4 events)](https://allevents.in/benton/dance)

## Popular Events in Benton

- **Event Name**: Rend Lake Water Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for one of the community’s favorite traditions — the Rend Lake Water Festival! 🎉

📅 Carnival: Wednesday, April 29th – Saturday, May 2nd
🎡 Carnival armbands are $25 per session or $4 per ticket (one ticket per ride)

🔥 Friday Night Chili Cook-Off
📍
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 220
  - **Date**: Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/rend-lake-water-festival/200029886791851
  - **Venue**: Joe’s Pizza of Benton
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  - **Categories**: festivals, carnivals, shopping, parades
- **Event Name**: Ranger Rodeo 2026
  - **Description**: Ranger Rodeo 2026!!
Food, music, fireworks, and fun!  We can't wait to share this experience with you all.  Visiting us for the rodeo, stay all weekend and enjoy all that Southern Illinois has to offer!  Stay tuned for updates!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 576
  - **Date**: Fri, 03 Jul at 05:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/ranger-rodeo-2026/200028426713032
  - **Venue**: Rend Lake
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  - **Categories**: rodeo, fireworks
- **Event Name**: Micro Wrestling: Benton, IL!
  - **Description**: ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: TICKETS TRANSFER TO RESCHEDULED DATE

THIS SHOW IS ALL-AGES! 

The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale professional wrestling event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro W
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    - Count: 33
  - **Date**: Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm – Sat, 02 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/micro-wrestling-benton-il/200029639226033
  - **Venue**: Benton Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84YzNiNjNjOGRmYjA0NWY5NDA4ODM3OGI0YTUyMjQ4YjNjNjMxZjBjZGE0OGY5Y2NiY2RmZDMwMjgzYjlhNDQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwMzAyMDItZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwMDc2MjM.avif
  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Micro Wrestling Federation
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Micro Wrestling Federation, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Benton Civic Center in the heart of Benton, IL for an event that will
  - **Date**: Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/micro-wrestling-federation/2300029598968851
  - **Venue**: Benton Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hMzc2YmJhMC0wZWFiLTExZjEtODQ4OS1iZmE1N2RkOTI1N2UtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc3LWRjMDIwMTAxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MTYyNjU3Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: 2nd I57 DRAG AND DRIVE
  - **Description**: The second annual I57 Drag and drive is a 1/8th mile drag racing event that Takes place September 4th-6th of 2026. Once the car arrives/ is unloaded at the I57 Dragstrip on day one september the 4th (friday) It must make all passes and the full drive unde
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1377
  - **Date**: Fri, 04 Sep at 09:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/2nd-i57-drag-and-drive/200029442478351
  - **Venue**: I57 Dragstrip
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wMDExMTBiOWQ1MjRhMzgxYTQzMTVkMjY4MzJiNDEwNzdlZTVjZDBiYmViMTM2OTFhOTkxZjM0NDU0MDhjYjM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2NTEtZGM1ZjVmNWYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU1MzYzOTg.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, car-shows, entertainment, sports
- **Event Name**: SRECP Presents Car Seat Safety at the Fire Station!
  - **Description**: Join SRECP at the Benton Fire station for an afternoon of fire trucks, activities, and fun while you learn about car seat safety and get your car seat checked for safety (including installation, damage, and recall) for free! Bring the kids to meet real fi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/srecp-presents-car-seat-safety-at-the-fire-station/200029919799429
  - **Venue**: City of Benton Fire Department
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  - **Categories**: kids, dog
- **Event Name**: Run With Rotary
  - **Description**: Join us for a 2K, 5K, or 10K at Rend Lake Dam. The course will follow the scenic bike trail through the spillway south of the dam.

Sign up link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Benton/RendLakeRunWithRotary
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/run-with-rotary/200029862655326
  - **Venue**: Rend Lake Dam Rd, Benton, IL 62812, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Cord Fitch Memorial Steel Guitar Show
  - **Description**: The Cord Fitch Memorial Steel Guitar Show is returning to the Benton Civic Center in Benton, IL. on April 24–25, 2026. Show time from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm each day.  Organizers are excited to bring the beloved event back to this newly remodeled venue, whi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am – Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/cord-fitch-memorial-steel-guitar-show/200029932730903
  - **Venue**: 414 W Hudelson St., Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Path of the Equanimous Being Retreat 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome back to the 2nd annual Twin Moon Ho'Ola- Path of the Equanimous Being Retreat. This CO-ED Holistic retreat is centered around the unity and balance of the masculine and feminine energies within us. Experience this through different group heali
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Thu, 23 Apr at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/path-of-the-equanimous-being-retreat-2026/200028511316108
  - **Venue**: Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: EDGE Expo
  - **Description**: It's that time of year! Time for the annual EDGE Expo at the Benton Civic Center. This year's team of entrepreneurs have been working hard and have done unique and fun businesses that will have products/services on hand for sale.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 80
  - **Date**: Mon, 20 Apr at 05:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/edge-expo/200029865873600
  - **Venue**: Benton Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGUxNmM4MWU1NDI1ZWM3YzQ4NTUyNTc5NzBiNTY5NjNiNGZmMDQwMjgzZTA5ZWY2MTQzYWUyNjkzMTQzYWY4MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg3NzMtZGMwNzA2MDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzYyMDAwNjg.avif
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: 2026 Women's Adventure Retreat
  - **Description**: Women's Adventure Retreat 
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL
October 16th - 18th

Join Sally Drake for an incredible weekend of connection, discovery, joy, and peace with a group of amazing women! All fitness levels welcome. 

YOU decide on how much adventure (wo
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    - Count: 645
  - **Date**: Fri, 16 Oct at 03:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/2026-womens-adventure-retreat/200029775497652
  - **Venue**: Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Coal Rush Twin Twenties
  - **Description**: Friday - 5k to win
Saturday - 20k to win + Nick Agresta “Do a Wheelie” contest / burnout contest + Laris racer appreciation dinner
Sunday - 20k to win
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 69
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am – Sun, 24 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/memorial-day-coal-rush-twin-twenties/200029862655226
  - **Venue**: I57 Dragstrip
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wODUzOTI3NzNlZTMzZjA5MmE3MWY0MTkwNDRiM2ZiYjliMTA5ZDYxNWMxNzg0MjAzNTlmYzliZDM5ZDRjNzdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUwNy1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAzMTk2NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, memorial-day
- **Event Name**: Women's Rock Climbing Retreat
  - **Description**: Women's Rock Climbing Retreat
October 14 - 16th, 2026
Camp Manitowa, Benton, IL

Join Sally Drake as you learn the basics on rock climbing (day 1) and continue to sharpen your skills on day 2! Your guides will be climbing guru, Jon Richards of Vertical Vo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 455
  - **Date**: Wed, 14 Oct at 04:30 pm – Fri, 16 Oct at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/womens-rock-climbing-retreat/200029775498253
  - **Venue**: Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, music, live-music, entertainment, meetups, yoga
- **Event Name**: VBS 2026 Illumination Station
  - **Description**: For all kids just finishing Kindergarten thru 6th grade
June 8-12 6pm-8:30pm
Family Night is Friday Night 6pm to come see what the kids have learned.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/vbs-2026-illumination-station/200029827356337
  - **Venue**: 5665 State Hwy 37 South, Benton, IL
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Jack Russell Fish Co!
  - **Description**: We’re back at the Fish Co! One of our favorite spots in Southern Illinois! Come on out for delicious food, good times, and good tunes!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm – Sat, 30 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/jack-russell-fish-co/200029689105930
  - **Venue**: Jack Russell Fish Company
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- **Event Name**: Summer Reading Program - Sheltered Reality
  - **Description**: Join us as we welcome Sheltered Reality to our first Summer Reading Program of the summer!

Since 1996, Sheltered Reality has combined music, education, and real-life stories to inspire audiences to take action and stand up for those in need.
Through pow
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Tue, 02 Jun at 10:30 am – Tue, 02 Jun at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/summer-reading-program-sheltered-reality/200029788411411
  - **Venue**: 502 S Main St, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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  - **Categories**: contests
- **Event Name**: Aquatic Life - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Life in the water is diverse! Let's learn about water creatures!


This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large groups (>10)
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 89
  - **Date**: Tue, 19 May at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/aquatic-life-small-world-program/200029733419318
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: Cloud Quest - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and more! There are many types of clouds to explore!

This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large gr
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    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Tue, 21 Apr at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/cloud-quest-small-world-program/200029841943524
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Review**: "Great HS Play!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: neal hamilton
  - **Event**: Murphysboro High School Presents Chicago Teen Edition 3/7/26 at Murphysboro High School
  - **Date**: 2026-03-10 02:11:55
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- **Review**: "my 5 year old son had a blast!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Annie Brown
  - **Event**: Skate Like a Champion at 1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702-2644, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-03-03 14:50:53
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- **Review**: "I had a great time. I just didn't like that there was no warning that everything inside and parking outside was cash only. In fact that angered me that parking was not free."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Claribel Gallegos
  - **Event**: CHITOWN SHOWDOWN at CICERO STADIUM
  - **Date**: 2026-03-29 23:02:07
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- **Review**: "A fun evening with good food, drinks & friendly kitties."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Kathy Strawn
  - **Event**: Cat Tuesday Fundraiser at 524 E. Capitol Ave., Downtown Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701
  - **Date**: 2026-02-18 22:28:33
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- **Review**: "GOD'S IRRESISTIBLE LOVE PEN PAL CLUB HOTTEST HUMANS IN AMERICA 🇺🇸 
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  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Brandon C.
  - **Event**: Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Forum at South Suburban College - Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: 2026-01-31 04:57:19
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fd/fa3d0ce0e542e496b9addaf627275f/images/hottest-humans-in-america.webp
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- **Review**: "What a great time very nice experience."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: yoly navarrete
  - **Event**: The Grinch Sip and Paint at Crepas Culichi
  - **Date**: 2025-12-19 19:09:05
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/de/a4054208134123b3596f89f2d41397/images/IMG_2098.webp
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- **Review**: "Great event - lots of different cookies and great to meet some of the Chicago bakers!"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Ku Chiang
  - **Event**: The Chicago Cookie Market at Christmas Club Pop-Up Bar
  - **Date**: 2025-12-17 14:14:01
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d8/5b8c75c558487082d9a5d5558e8fa9/images/BAAD3FF4-F999-41C1-97A7-67F0AA12EA1B.webp
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- **Review**: "Very well done! My dog had a great time and looked like all the other pups were having a good time too! Great fundraiser for a great rescue group"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Amy Legrand
  - **Event**: 11th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt Benefitting Homeward Bound Waggin at Quincy Town Center
  - **Date**: 2026-03-29 19:03:14
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- **Review**: "The streets were very clean from the snow and salt an No ice. I loved the scenic route. And the 3 hills were a challenge however I will be doing it again  next year. 
P.S I drove 40 mins from Chicago to do this 5k. From the list of runners I was the only one."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Sandra Gardea
  - **Event**: Santa Shuffle 5k at Roc City Bar and Grill
  - **Date**: 2025-12-11 12:47:23
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/46/c7d62b29f548a7ba03b11db542f42c/images/9993.webp
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- **Review**: "It was awesome! My 2 lady friends & I had the best time!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Joanie Nutting
  - **Event**: Lockport Annual Cookie Walk at 222 E. 9th Street, 60441
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 20:03:13
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- **Review**: "I truly enjoyed the Puppy Yoga event at Inspyr. My experience was unique and very calming! Everyone was very friendly and I felt welcomed by the staff, fellow yoga-goers, volunteers, and puppies. The price I paid was well worth it!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: yolanda flowers-olaosebikan
  - **Event**: Pop-Up Puppy Yoga at 2924 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60005
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 15:39:14
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/ca/72e830d8a747bfaccd152e46bca27b/images/1000023984.webp
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- **Review**: "One of the best. We’ve only lived here a few years, but this was an excellent example of a community coming together."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Kyle Karsten
  - **Event**: 2025 Decatur Christmas Parade at Decatur Downtown Historic District
  - **Date**: 2025-12-07 14:26:59
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/0b/9d81fa68ed4a2f8f4c96d7e836c30d/images/IMG_1424.webp
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- **Review**: "Loved it, had a lot of fun!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Mary Martin
  - **Event**: Mahjong Lesson at Mary’s Market at Mary's Market (Roscoe)
  - **Date**: 2026-03-25 17:12:37
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- **Review**: "It was an amazing and epic event. I truly feel honored to be part of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class 🥊🏆"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Tim Mazurkiewicz
  - **Event**: 2025 Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony at The Abbington Banquet
  - **Date**: 2025-11-17 16:12:24
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- **Review**: "Very fun little scavenger hunt and trick or treating time with games, prizes, costumes and candy!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Laurel Hays
  - **Event**: Creepy Critters Halloween Open House 2025 at 5700 College Road, Birck Hall of Science - 2nd Floor, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532
  - **Date**: 2025-10-23 15:59:41
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Benton?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Benton: Rend Lake Water Festival (Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm, at Joe’s Pizza of Benton), Ranger Rodeo 2026 (Fri, 03 Jul at 05:00 pm, at Rend Lake, Benton), Micro Wrestling: Benton, IL! (Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm, at Benton Civic Center), Micro Wrestling Federation (Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm, at Benton Civic Center), 2nd I57 DRAG AND DRIVE (Fri, 04 Sep at 09:00 am, at I57 Dragstrip, Benton).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Benton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Benton on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Benton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Benton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Benton include Joe’s Pizza of Benton, Rend Lake, Benton Civic Center, I57 Dragstrip, City of Benton Fire Department.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Benton?
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