Benton/West City Chamber Fish Fry
The Village of West City and The Benton/West City Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you and your family out to our first ever fish fry. We have partnered with Country Rhodes of Effingham, Illinois for this years event. Their full menu can be found below. Proceeds to benefit the Benton/ West City Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of business, education, and the quality of life in our communities.
Country Rhodes, Inc. Menu
Every Country Rhodes buffet features:
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Sides
Baked Beans Steak Fries |
Entree Table
Catfish Curls Fried Walleye Popcorn Shrimp Chicken Strips |
Salad Buffet
Potato Salad Cole Slaw Applesauce |
Fish fry will be held from 4:00p to 7:00p
Mentors 4 Kids
"Mentors 4 Kids" is a non-profit organization that provides caring volunteer adults as mentors for children who want and need a positive role model in their life. To become a mentor or for more information check out their website:
http://www.mentors4kids.org/ |
Fall Festival Lantern Launch 2012 At the conclusion of the Fall Festival, we will be holding the annual paper lantern launch. There will be a limited number of lanterns sold. Lanterns are just $2.00, and can be purchased at the festival. Proceeds of lantern sales will benefit "Mentors 4 Kids" of Benton, Illinois. The launch is set to take place at the conclusion of the festival at 8:00pm. Below is a video of last years launch.
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Lantern Launch Will Take Place At 8:00pm
Harpist Sue Druckenmiller
The 2013 Lantern Launch will feature the sounds of professional harpist Sue Druckenmiller. Sue and her exquisite burgundy Concert Grand Harp have been entertaining musically for special occasions for nearly 20 years.
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Hay Rides
Throughout the day we will also be having hayrides! Rides will start at 4:00pm. All riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in order to ride. |
Craft's & Vending
We are now accepting applications for crafters and vendors. So whether you knit, sew, bake, or whatever, we would like to have you! Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Booth setup is only $25 and is outdoors. Below is a vendor request form you can print out . We hope to see you there!
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Sumo is BACK!!!Sumo wrestling is back for the 2013 festival! Come out for some sumo fun and be sure and bring your camera! Sumo will run from 1:00p - 5:00p
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Doubles Cornhole TournamentWe will be having a "Doubles Cornhole Tournament" for cash prizes. Sign up starts at 12:00pm. The entry cost is $20.00 per team. Game play is best 2 of 3 games, single elimination. The winning team shall receive 75% of entries raised and the runner up will receive the remaining 25% of entries in the pot.
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West City Fire & Rescue
The West City Fire Department will also be in attendance. They will be teaching area youths about the importance of fire safety. Kids will be able to try on a fireman's gear and have their pictures taken. There will be mini hayrides for smaller children, an educational smokehouse, and firetruck rides!
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DirectionsThe West City Park and Community Center is located at 201 S. Browning Street in West City, Illinois.
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Inflatables For Kids
There will also be inflatables for kids set up at the festival from 10a to 6p and admission is free!
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It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
We will begin showing "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" starting at 7:00pm. Kids will receive goody bags and can also enter our coloring contest which runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We will then pick a winner from each age group for prizes! The age groups are below:
2-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years |
Camera Phone Scavenger Hunt
This year we're bringing back the cell phone scavenger hunt! Players will be given a list of clues. The players must then solve the clues and take a picture of what they think the clue is about. The player with the most correct answers in the shortest amount of time wins a new black Nintendo wii game console! 
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