LAST MINUTE UPDATE JUNE 12, 2026: Due to illness, Anne Wilson will no longer be appearing at this year’s Amplify festival. Organizers have confirmed that Mathew West will now join the Saturday night lineup. “We know many guests were looking forward to seeing Anne Wilson at Amplify, and we share in that disappointment,” said […]
“Bryant Summer Nights” event May 28th CANCELLED due to rain
Due to the predicted weather forecast for this evening, Bryant Summer Nights has been cancelled for tonight, according to the organizers, the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. They posted on social media that the heavy rain preceding the event created a concern for the setup process for entertainment, inflatables, vendors, and others. The good news […]
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 […]
Classic Car Show & Chili Cook-off Oct 25th to benefit Shannon Hills FD
Get your chili recipe ready for competition and join the cook-off and car show in Shannon Hills. Read more below. Shannon Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host their benefit Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 25th, at Davis Elementary Parking Lot. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – Classic Car Registration 10:00 a.m. – Chili Cooking 1:00 p.m. – […]
When to Trick-or-Treat in Saline County in 2025
MySaline gets questions about Halloween activities every year, so this article is to let everyone know. Halloween is always on October 31st, regardless of what day that lands on. We asked local mayors several years in a row, and they all have said they don’t change the day it’s observed nor do they urge people […]
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: […]
Shop, play & eat at the 37th Annual Bryant Fall Fest Oct 12th
It’s time for the 37th Annual Bryant Fall Fest, hosted by the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce. It’s set for Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission is FREE! See below for info on Parking, Entry, Kids Land, Vendor Booths, Food Truck spaces and more… Overview: Fall Fest gets bigger every […]
Alexander Fall Fest has vendor spots available October 5th
The City of Alexander will celebrate with Alexander Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. There are currently vendor spots available for free. Vendors are just asked to contribute one door prize at a minimum value of $25.00. READ MORE ABOUT THE FEST BELOW This festival boasts food, music, games, hay rides, a pumpkin patch […]
CANCELLED FOR 2024 – Saline County Pride sets October 5th as date for 3rd annual fest in Benton
The 3rd Annual Saline County Pridefest HAS BEEN CANCELLED for Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Benton. READ MORE BELOW Come to Tyndall Park for a day of shopping and fun. The festival is has live entertainment, unique vendors and a variety of food and drink vendors. Saline County Pride Fest celebrates the local LGBTQ+ community. […]