Events in the Benton/Aurora Area
Including Aurora, Jonathan Creek, Malcolm Creek & King Creek
If you're looking for something to do, we hope to help fulfill your quest with these events happening in the Benton area.
Sat
Jun
10
Downtown Benton Car Cruise & Concert Series
Jun 10, 2023 - Time TBA
Benton Court Square - Downtown, Benton
This car cruise and concert is FREE and open to all! Come walk the downtown area and look at classic cars, grab a bite to eat at one of our food trucks featured, and enjoy some live entertainment from local and regional talent.
Fri
Jun
16
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jun
17
Kentucky Opry Presents: 35 Year Anniversary Show
Jun 17, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jun
24
Kentucky Opry Presents: Reel Country Decades of Hits Tribute
Jun 24, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Jul
7
Kentucky Opry Presents: Bluegrass Night - Free Show
Jul 7, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jul
8
Kentucky Opry Presents: Wilson Fairchild (Statler Bros Sons)
Jul 8, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jul
8
Downtown Benton Car Cruise & Concert Series
Jul 8, 2023 - Time TBA
Benton Court Square - Downtown, Benton
This car cruise and concert is FREE and open to all! Come walk the downtown area and look at classic cars, grab a bite to eat at one of our food trucks featured, and enjoy some live entertainment from local and regional talent.
Fri
Jul
21
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jul
22
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Jul
29
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Aug
4
Kentucky Opry Presents: Bluegrass Night - Free Show
Aug 4, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Aug
5
Kentucky Opry Presents: 59 Years in Music Show
Aug 5, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Aug
12
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Aug
12
Downtown Benton Car Cruise & Concert Series
Aug 12, 2023 - Time TBA
Benton Court Square - Downtown, Benton
This car cruise and concert is FREE and open to all! Come walk the downtown area and look at classic cars, grab a bite to eat at one of our food trucks featured, and enjoy some live entertainment from local and regional talent.
Fri
Aug
18
Kentucky Opry Presents: Gospel Night - Free Show
Aug 18, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Aug
26
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Aug
25
Benton Lone Star Rodeo
Aug 25, 2023 thru Aug 26, 2023 - Time TBA
HH Lovett Park - 16th Street, Benton
This rodeo show is two nights of action with barrell racing, bronco riding, brahma bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and authentic chuckwagon racing! Visit The Benton Partnership Facebook page for more details.
Fri
Aug
25
Hot August Blues Festival
Aug 25, 2023 thru Aug 26, 2023 - Various Times
Kenlake State Park Amphitheater - 542 Kenlake Road, Aurora
This annual music festival always brings some great rock and blues talent to the Kentucky Lake area. Listen by land or by water as this event takes place at the Kenlake Amphitheater. Browse vendors, grab a brew, or bite to eat ... Continue...
Fri
Sep
1
Kentucky Opry Presents: Bluegrass Night - Free Show
Sep 1, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Thu
Sep
7
Benton City Wide Yard Sale
Sep 7, 2023 thru Sep 9, 2023 - All Day
Throughout Benton - Benton, Benton
This weekend is a great weekend to find deals, steals, and bargains! A number of yard sales will be taking place throughout the weekend. Register your sale on Facebook by messaging the Benton Partnership!
Fri
Sep
15
Kentucky Opry Presents: Gospel Night - Free Show
Sep 15, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Sep
16
Benton's Farm to Fork Dinner
Sep 16, 2023 - Time TBA
Marshall Co. High School - 416 High School Road, Benton
This annual event is a community favorite for sure! A night of celebration for our local farmers and high school students! We give away scholarships and awards during this event all while enjoying a meal prepared by our ... Continue...
Fri
Sep
22
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Sep
30
Kentucky Opry Presents: Loretta Lynn Tribute with Emily Portman
Sep 30, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Oct
6
Kentucky Opry Presents: Bluegrass Night - Free Show
Oct 6, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Oct
13
Kentucky Opry Presents: Gene Watson
Oct 13, 2023 thru Oct 14, 2023 - 7pm Each Night
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Oct
14
Hit the downtown Benton area for a spooky time! Kids activities, golf cart parade, costume contests, candy cart row and more!
Fri
Oct
20
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Sat
Oct
28
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Nov
3
Kentucky Opry Presents: Bluegrass Night - Free Show
Nov 3, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Nov
10
Holiday Open House
Nov 10, 2023 thru Nov 11, 2023 - All Day
Throughout Benton - Throughout Benton, Benton
Get into the holiday spirit by shopping local! Local retailers and merchants will be hosting specials sales for the event so it's a great opportunity to get a jump start on those Christmas gifts.
Fri
Nov
17
Kentucky Opry Presents: Gospel Night - Free Show
Nov 17, 2023 - 7pm
Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton
This event takes place at the Kentucky Opry, located just off US 641 North in Draffenville. For additional information about this show, call 270-527-3869.
Fri
Dec
8
This costume dinner party is an interactive evening of a "A Christmas Carol." Join us for a night of music, drink, entertainment, and a Scrooge of a night!
Sat
Dec
9
Benton's Christmas Community Celebration
Dec 9, 2023 - Time TBA
Benton Court Square - Downtown, Benton
This community Christmas event is FREE for the public to attend. Walk the court square for lots of kid friendly activities including Christmas craft making, holiday sweets and treats, a visit with Santa.
Sat
Dec
9
Kenlake's Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar
Dec 9, 2023 - Time TBA
Kenlake State Park - 542 Kenlake Road, Hardin
A variety of arts and crafts vendors set up at this event providing an opportunity to shop for locally made gifts during the holiday season! Visit the WACPAC Facebook page for more details!
Looking for more Events on Kentucky Lake or Lake Barkley?
Check out our Kentucky Lakes Area Events Calendar to show all the events in our region.