Benton City Winterfest Celebration
Visitors can shop from unique craft vendors, enter a vendor-donated raffle fundraiser, and take pictures with Santa while enjoying food, games, and entertainment. In the evening, guests can watch an annual lighted parade travel through the community. The celebration finishes at City Park with a tree lighting ceremony, caroling, and hot chocolate.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages Free admission.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Bazaar: 10AM - 3PM; lighted parade begins at 5pm; tree-lighting ceremony is after the parade (no time stated).
Food & Drink
Food is available at the bazaar, and hot chocolate is served after the parade at City Park.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Make a full day of it: shop the bazaar at Ki-Be High School, then catch the lighted parade after dark and the tree lighting at City Park.
- Enter the raffle fundraiser while you shop the bazaar for a chance at items donated by the craft vendors.
- Dress warmly for the evening, because the lighted parade runs after dark and is followed by caroling outside at City Park.
- Watch near the end of the parade route at Babs Ave and 9th Street, then skip over to City Park for the tree lighting and hot chocolate.
- Craft and food vendors who want a spot should sign up through the Chamber's craft vendor or food vendor registration.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free.
Links & Contact
Run by Benton City Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's at the Winterfest Bazaar?
Craft vendors, pictures with Santa, games, food and entertainment. There's also a raffle fundraiser with items donated by the vendors.
What happens in the evening?
After dark there's the annual lighted parade. Then everyone heads over to City Park for the tree lighting, hot chocolate and caroling.
Where does the lighted parade start and end?
It starts at Ki-Be Middle School on Grace Ave and ends at the corner of Babs Ave and 9th Street, before the flag pole.
Is there food?
Yes. There's food at the bazaar during the day, and hot chocolate at the tree lighting in City Park.
How can I become a vendor?
Craft vendors and food vendors each have their own registration through the Benton City Chamber of Commerce.
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