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Franklin County 2007 Summer Events

June Events

Antique Street Festival

June 2nd
Antique Street Festival Appraisal Show

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.927.0877

West Frankfort Car Show

June 3rd
The car show will be held at the City Park on Sunday, a Chapel service will be conducted by Racers For Christ, and concessions will be provided by a local civic group.

  • Location: West Frankfort City Park
  • Phone: 618.937.3950

Benton Summer Cruise Series VI

2nd Saturday of May thru August. 5:30 - 8:30
This event will be held on the Benton Square from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from May - August featuring classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and hot rods. Bands will provide entertainment.

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.435.6409

Jag Jam

June 15th-17th
All models of Jaguar Cars including vintage to new Jaguars. Participants vote on the trophey winners.

  • Phone: 618.439.4444, ext. 109

Sesser Homecoming & Annual Rend Lake Days

Begins Wednesday before the third weekend in June
Four days featuring world-famous BBQ & Roasted Corn, carnival, dancing, small tractor pull, parade, horse show, car show and free entertainment nightly from local talent to Grand Ole Opry stars.

  • Location: City Park, Route 154 South, Sesser, IL
  • Phone: 618.625.6213

Rend Lake Fireworks

June 30 thru July 1st
Fireworks choreographed to music, food, bands, and educational areas.

  • Location: Rend Lake Visitor's Center
  • Phone: 618.967.1793

Capitol Country Review

Fourth Friday May through September
Each fourth Friday evening May through September from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. a host of country music entertainers (and guest performers) will be featured at the new Capitol Park band shelter on the Benton Public Square.

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.439.4928

July Events

Royalton's 100th Birthday Centennial

July 6-7
A celebration featuring a mini carnival, children's activities, food, souvenirs, and games.

Franklin County 4-H Fair

July 12-19
Held at the Franklin County 4-H Fairgrounds near Rend Lake College and sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension.

  • Location: Franklin County 4-H Fairgrounds
  • Phone: 618.439.3178

Benton Summer Cruise Series VI

2nd Saturday of May thru August. 5:30 - 8:30
This event will be held on the Benton Square from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from May - August featuring classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and hot rods. Bands will provide entertainment.

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.435.6409

"The Platters" Concert

July 14

  • Location: Benton Civic Center
  • Phone: 618.629.2518 or 618.629.2220

Capitol Country Review

Fourth Friday May through September
Each fourth Friday evening May through September from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. a host of country music entertainers (and guest performers) will be featured at the new Capitol Park band shelter on the Benton Public Square.

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.439.4928

August Events

Whittington Gun Creek Days

August 2-4
Whittington Gun Creek Days is held in downtown Whittington on the old school ballpark featuring a variety of events for the family including country music, dancing, food, crafts, tractor pulls, and horse pulls. Bring lawn chairs, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Handicapped accessible.

  • Location: Downtown Whittington on the old school ballpark
  • Phone: 618.629.2190

Christopher Homecoming

August 16-19
This event will feature a carnival, food vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

  • Phone: 618.724.7352

Capitol Country Review

Fourth Friday May through September
Each fourth Friday evening May through September from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. a host of country music entertainers (and guest performers) will be featured at the new Capitol Park band shelter on the Benton Public Square.

  • Location: Benton Public Square
  • Phone: 618.439.4928