If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Benton. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Benton and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Benton.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Benton.
## Food & Drinks Events in Benton - **Event Name**: Rend Lake Car Show - **Description**: The Countdown Is On! Registration Is NOW OPEN! The 2026 Rend Lake Car Show is rolling into Downtown Benton on Saturday, September 12, and we can't wait to see you there! Whether you're bringing your prized classic, muscle car, hot rod, truck, motorcycl - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 83 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/rend-lake-car-show/200030517839855 - **Venue**: Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTU2MjJjNGM5Njg2MDU3MTVjNDRjOWEyY2VkMGNlOWMxNWYyNmFmMDc0N2NjZDYzZDdhZDJhMzNmNWIyYmQ2YS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg1MDAtZGMwODM4YjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczNDc4MTU.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, shopping - **Event Name**: Franklin County Town Hall - **Description**: All are welcome to come to this public town hall and ask Julie your questions and let her know what Franklin Co needs from their representative. Julie hosts community food drives at her town halls, so please bring a nonperishable food or hygiene item to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/franklin-county-town-hall/200030475482132 - **Venue**: 311 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1404, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNWRjNDNjNzliZDk2YjQ3ZDhjZDk3MzczODdiOTE3ZTI4ZWYwOTg0MDVjNjg0YjI5ZmI5NzQwNWUxNjM5YmZkNi1yaW1nLXc4NTAtaDMxNS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njk5NTU2NA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit ## Trending Events in Benton - **Event Name**: Petals at Parcells - **Description**: 🌸☕ PETALS AT PARCELLS | Floral Workshop☕🌸 Grab your favorite people and join Blake & Bloom Floral Co. at Parcells Perk Coffee Shop for a fun evening of flowers, creativity & coffee! During this hands-on workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step as - **Venue**: Parcell's Perk Coffee Shop - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/baf52847ee21651e595413f2cdbae5c4bfc7b2c635815888c396479565410165-rimg-w1200-h960-dcf8e8e8-gmir?v=1787730929 - **Event Name**: Sugar Creek Music Festival 2026 - **Description**: ✨13th Annual✨️ SUGAR CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL 📣Sept 17-19, 2026📣 Camp Manitowa Benton, Illinois 🎶LINEUP🎶 Dr. Bacon Fletcher's Grove League of Sound Disciples Big Shrimp The Keith Allen Circus Justin Rose & the Green Thumbs Lost Pyramids H - **Venue**: 12770 N Benton Rd, Benton, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c435f8f25dcba3be6cdeacb5c4837ba7d6da703f2996e256061f17dbae33e8c5-rimg-w792-h1224-dc78c8b8-gmir?v=1787585301 - **Event Name**: BROTHERS AGAIN (featuring the music of The Allman Brothers Band) LIVE! @ The Kentucky Opry Theater - **Description**: Southern rock is alive and well and authentically celebrated by BROTHERS AGAIN! Performed with a passion and respect for The Allman Brothers Band’s unique blend of rock, blues and jazz, this multi-media tribute includes many of the band’s biggest hits in - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6aceb071c6e1b18f1bf40ec558b8f3cd3dcf0ab4815807a66607103f1742f1bf-rimg-w1200-h628-dc020202-gmir?v=1782322631 - **Event Name**: Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - **Description**: 🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨 Join us for the Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, first responders, and all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 📅 September 12, 2026 📍 Benton Panthers Athletics Com - **Venue**: Benton High School Athletic Complex - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/30ad0ef6a88556f7eb0abb7d97e9f55aee18b130b29bdd9494d06f122414f97d-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080818-gmir?v=1787125229 - **Event Name**: Rend Lake Car Show - **Description**: The Countdown Is On! Registration Is NOW OPEN! The 2026 Rend Lake Car Show is rolling into Downtown Benton on Saturday, September 12, and we can't wait to see you there! Whether you're bringing your prized classic, muscle car, hot rod, truck, motorcycl - **Venue**: Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/55622c4c968605715c44c9a2ced0ce9c15f26af0747ccd63d7ad2a33f5b2bd6a-rimg-w1200-h500-dc0838b8-gmir?v=1787347815 - **Event Name**: Brothers Again - Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry - **Event Name**: Helmets & Heels: Game Day + Fall Fashion Experience - **Description**: 🏈👠Helmets & Heels is BACK...and it's bigger than ever!👠🏈 We're giving our favorite ladies' night out a whole new game-day twist! Join us Tuesday, September 15th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Legends MVP for an unforgettable evening featuring our first-ever M - **Venue**: Legends MVP - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ff539ce473e302085bda19352bb918b7d7364c6fd79c65633b1801eaafbbb8fc-rimg-w1200-h628-dc484848-gmir?v=1787330298 - **Event Name**: The Malpass Brothers at Kentucky Opry - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d002a60-a08f-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1024-h1365-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787667277 - **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 - **Venue**: I57 Dragstrip - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/001110b9d524a381a4315d26832b41077ee5cd0bbeb13691a991f3445408cb36-rimg-w1200-h1651-dc989898-gmir?v=1787815753 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Benton](https://allevents.in/benton/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Benton](https://allevents.in/benton/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Benton](https://allevents.in/benton/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Benton](https://allevents.in/benton/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Benton? - **A:** Rend Lake Car Show (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:45 pm at Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812, United States), Franklin County Town Hall (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at 311 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1404, United States). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Benton in September 2026? - **A:** Rend Lake Car Show (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:45 pm at Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812, United States), Franklin County Town Hall (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at 311 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1404, United States). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Benton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Benton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks 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 venues for Food & Drinks events in Benton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Benton include Public Sq, Benton, IL 62812, United States, 311 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1404, United States. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Benton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Benton include Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce, Julie Fortier. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Benton? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Benton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in West Frankfort](https://allevents.in/west-frankfort/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Johnston City](https://allevents.in/johnston-city/food-drinks)