Local Events

Lake Benton hosted a number of events in 2025 which proved enjoyable for all who attended.  Here are the events to enjoy in 2026!!

2026 Schedule of Festivals and Events

January 9- Sportsman's Club Annual Meeting - Fish Fry

January 31 - Sportsman's Club Ice Fishing Tournament  

March 21 - Sportsman's Club Wild Game Feed

March 28 - L B Area Foundation Gala - LB Community & Event Center

April 5  - HAPPY EASTER!!!!

April 17- 19 - Lake Benton Opera House Spring Play - "The Last 5 Years"

April 24 - 26 - Lake Benton Opera House Spring Play - "The Last 5 Years"

May 9 - Minnesota Walleye Opener

May 22 - 23 - City Wide Rummage Sales

May 25 - Memorial Day Program

 
June 6 - Sportsman's Club Annual Fishing Tournament

June TBD - "Broadway Meets Lake Benton" - Lake BentonOpera House

June - 19 - 21 - Saddle Horse Holiday Weekend Celebration 

 
July 11 - LB Lake Association Pork Sandwich Fundraiser/Membership Drive

July TBD - Kjergaard Sports Buffalo Ridge Demo Shoot - Kjergaard Sports

July 22 - 26 - Lake Benton Opera House Summer Musical - "Into The Woods"

July 29 - 31 - Lake Benton Opera House Summer Musical - "Into The Woods"

August 1-2 - Lake Benton Opera House Summer Musical - "Into The Woods"

 
October 2 - 4  - Lake Benton Opera House Fall Musical Production - "Boing Boing"

October 9 - 11 - Lake Benton Opera House Fall Musical Production - "Boing Boing" 

October 31 - Chamber Halloween 'Trick or Treat on Center Street'

 
November 11 - Veteran's Day Program - Lake Bento Elementary School

November 17 - Lake Benton Opera House Children's Theater

December TBD - Lake Benton Businesses Holiday Open House Events 

December 5 - Lake Benton Opera House "Christmas in Lake Benton"

December 11 -  Lake Benton Chamber Holiday Lighting Contest

December 12 - Santa Claus Day - Lake Benton Elementary School