The historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton is preparing to transport audiences on a sweeping, romantic adventure across Europe as the Royal Players proudly present Anastasia: The Musical this June. Read more below. Running from June 11th through June 21st, 2026, this enchanting production invites audiences into a world of mystery, romance, and hope. Inspired […]
Live music, 100 vendors, food, kid zone & more at 52nd annual Old Fashioned Day, Oct 10th
Live music, kid zone, 100 vendors, food trucks, vintage tractors, talent show and more will be at the 52nd Annual Old Fashioned Day in downtown Benton. Plan on coming to the Saline County Courthouse Square on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read more below. With free admission, the event will […]
See the Video: The 51st annual Old Fashioned Day was the best yet!
UPDATE OCT 13, 2025 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻AFTER THE FESTIVAL The 51st Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 11, 2025. It’s Benton’s oldest festival with shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. It takes place outdoors in downtown Benton, around the […]
Young Players to present “Shrek the Musical JR.” at Royal Theatre, Mar 12-21
Young Players is set to bring a familiar fairytale favorite to the stage this month with “Shrek The Musical JR.” at the Royal Theatre in historic downtown Benton. Read more below. WHAT The family-friendly production follows Shrek, the misunderstood ogre, and his sidekick Donkey as they try to reclaim Shrek’s swamp from Lord Farquaad. Along […]
McClendon’s Appliance closes it’s doors permanently; Owner retiring
McClendon’s Appliance Store has been in business since 1947. But owner Glen McClendon published a goodbye letter on Friday night February 27, 2026 – nearly 80 years later. Read more below. The store sold Firestone merchandise when it first opened, and in later years, they added to the lineup, with hardware and furniture, but ultimately, […]
Support the Royal Players, get a vote and a free show; annual membership meeting Jan 25th
You can become a part of the Royal Theatre’s future by supporting your community and performance art in Saline County. The Annual Meeting will be held on January 25, 2025. The Royal Players invites interested community members to consider joining as voting members. Come on that Saturday to the optional dinner at 6 p.m. at Wood […]
50th anniversary of Saline County’s Old Fashioned Day Oct 12th features live music, games, food, cornhole, shopping & more
The 50th Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It’s shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. See below for the activities, map and schedule, plus details for the inaugural Cornhole Tournament. READ MORE BELOW When/Where – Date: […]
Sign up for the Cornhole Tournament at Old Fashioned Day, Oct 12th
Play Cornhole for fun and prizes at Old Fashioned Day. This is the first ever Cornhole Tournament at the OFD festival. It’s set for Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. READ MORE BELOW You don’t have to bring anything – Just your team and your skills. Register/Check-in is at 10am. The entry fee is $10.00. There […]
Video – Witness “Wild Bill” and the Classic Car Parade circle downtown Benton one last time before burial Feb 26th
Heather Newsam wrote to MySaline about her father who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at age 78. She describes “Wild Bill” Newsam as the wonderfully loud and joyful man who drove the 1960 Pink Cadillac in all the parades in downtown Benton. His funeral will be on Saturday, February 26th, but they […]
Arkansas Wolves Semi-pro soccer team to host open tryouts Feb 26th
The Arkansas Wolves, a Central Arkansas semi-professional soccer club (aka football club) will host open tryouts for all squads: Men’s NPSL team, Women’s UWS league one Team, Men’s UPSL team, and the 23U & 20U. Register now for tryouts on Saturday, February 26th at C.W. Lewis Stadium in downtown Benton. Tryout participants get a free Wolves […]