2008
Benson Area Chamber of Commerce
Events |
| January
18 |
Women
of Today – Night with the Starts |
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| February
15-16 |
KSCR
Farm, Home, & Sports Show |
Exhibitors
come from all over the state to have
a booth at the armory and display
their products. The hours will be
Friday from 4-8pm and Saturday from
10-4pm. This event is sponsored by
KSCR/KBMO Radio. |
| March
15 |
St.
Patrick’s Day Parade |
The
parade will start at 3:00 with the
program following at Duffy's Bar and
Grill. Duffy's will have live music
from 9:00-1:00 with the stew eating
contest at 10:30. Come and Join the
Celebration! |
| March
22 |
Easter
Egg Hunt |
The
Easter Egg Hunt is held at Roosevelt
Park. Eggs are hidden throughout the
park and the kids have a chance to
collect up to 10 eggs and turn them
in for a bag of goodies. This event
is sponsored by the Benson Businesses
and the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| May
3 |
Tonic
Solfa |
Tonic
Sol-FA |
| May
10 |
Community
Wide Rummage Sale |
Families
who wish to participate in the city-wide
rummage should contact the Chamber
office to have their name listed in
the paper. A minimal fee is charged
to all participants as well as to
those who have booths at the Benson
Armory. This event is sponsored by
the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| May
16 |
Syttende
Mai |
This
Norwegian festival is celebrated throughout
the town with businesses serving coffee
and cookies and possibly some Norwegian
foods to their customers. Some people
go all out and dress in their Norwegian
outfits. |
| May
23 |
Chamber
Golf Invitational |
You
don't have to be a golf pro to play
in the Chamber Golf Invitational.
This four-person scramble is designed
to be a fun event for golfers of all
skills! Dinner is served at 11:00am
followed by a shotgun start at noon.
Come out and have a relaxing afternoon
while helping the Benson Area Chamber
of Commerce continue its quality promotion
of the Benson area. |
| June
13-14 |
Relay
for Life |
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| June
14 |
Pioneerland
Band Festival |
The
Pioneerland Band Festival was started
in 1988 and is held on June 14 at
6:30, Flag Day, every year. The finest
marching bands compete for cash prizes
and trophies. Come out and watch this
fabulous parade. It's one that you
won't want to miss! |
| July
19-20 |
Kid
Day Weekend |
Benson’s
Kid Day Weekend is always the third
Saturday in July. The week is full
of activities leading up to the weekend.
The Kid Day parade will start at 10:00
am, the carnival will be held from
12:00 – 3:00 pm, and the coronation
will be held at 7:00 pm. There are
many more activities going on around
town throughout the day. Please contact
the Chamber for more information.
Kid Day is sponsored by the Benson
Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| July
19 |
Farmer’s
Market |
The
Farmer's Markets are held in the downtown
railroad parks of Benson. People have
booths that range from produce, to
quilts, to pictures. No retail or
commercial booths are accepted. The
hours are from 8am - 1pm each time. |
| July
19 |
Ranch
Rodeo |
You
won't want to miss Benson's Ranch
Rodeo. Teams will be competing for
prizes as they participate in the
team doctoring, wild cow milking,
and other events. They ride rain or
shine at 5:00pm. |
| July
19 |
Antique
Car Show |
The
car show is being held at the Benson
Bowler starting at 4:00 with the car
cruise beginning at 7:30. Click
here for details. |
| July
19 |
Hospice
Motorcycle Ride |
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| July
20 |
Fly
In Breakfast |
Join
us for a pancake and sausage breakfast
at the Benson Airport from 7am-1pm.
Airplane rides are available. |
| July
28-Aug 2 |
Missoula
Children’s Theatre |
Auditions
are held on Monday and the kids then
find out what part they will be playing.
The kids practice all week long and
then perform the play. Show times
are to be announced. |
| August
7 |
Crazy
Day |
During
Crazy Day the local businesses have
a sale and display their items on
the sidewalks in front of their business.
It starts around 7:00am and you want
to make sure you get out early in
order to find lots of good deals! |
| August
9 |
Farmer’s
Market |
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| August
10 |
Threshing
Show |
The
public is invited to come and watch
the tractor pull and plowing. View
the antique tractor display. This
event is sponsored by the Swift County
Putts and Purrs Tractor Club and the
Benson Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| August
14-17 |
Swift
County Fair |
The
Swift County Fair is held in Appleton,
MN. Come and enjoy the Swift County
fair. There are rides, games, food,
4-H exhibits, general exhibits, animals,
a petting barn, free entertainment
throughout the fair, and a grand stand
performance every day. We think you
will agree it is one of the best fairs
in the area. |
| August
23 |
Farmer’s
Market |
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| September
6 |
Farmer’s
Market |
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| September
20 |
Farmer’s
Market |
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| October
18 |
Fall
Craft Fair |
The
Benson Fall Craft Fair is held during
MEA each year. It goes from 9am -3pm
and is held at the Benson High School.
The craft fair includes a wide variety
of quality handmade crafts by over
90 crafters. It is co-sponsored by
Benson's Community Education and the
Chamber of Commerce. |
| October
18 |
Women
of Today-Holiday Expo |
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| November
30 |
Holiday
Stroll |
Benson
businesses have specials and holiday
goodies in their stores. This is a
promotion that is organized by the
Benson Retailers and the Benson Area
Chamber of Commerce. |
December
13
|
Lighted
Santa Truck |
Every
year Santa comes to town on a lighted
truck with all his helpers. They stop
at the nursing home, Clontarf, DeGraff,
Murdock, and Benson. Benson is the
last stop, with them parking in front
of the Armory. Chocolate milk and
cookies are provided along with treat
bags, while they wait to sit on Santa's
lap. It's a fun time for all! |
