ADVERTISEMENT

Rend Lake Water Festival set for April 29-May 2

BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - The Rend Lake Water Festival will be April 29 through May 2.

According to the Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce, there will be a carnival Wednesday-Saturday.

On Friday night, there will be a chili cook-off at 211 North Main Street.

Saturday features a full day of events:

  • Parade starts at 10:02 a.m. at Kirkpatrick Motors on East Main Street and ends at Joplin St. on North Main
  • Veterans Resource Fair and Motorcycle Show at Benton Square from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Vendor Fair at 211 N. Main St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can click here for more information.

Copyright 2026 KFVS. All rights reserved.