Benton Christmas on the Square Festival and Parade
Visitors can browse an outdoor marketplace featuring food concessions and vendor booths offering handmade arts, crafts, clothing, and home goods. The event includes live entertainment, kids activities, and a Rotary Club parade rolling through the area. Guests can also visit and tour historical buildings around the square.
What to Expect
Free outdoor festival with a parade, marketplace, and historic building tours.
Event Details
Duration
10:00AM to 5:00PM.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Benton
Food & Drink
Food concessions are available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy community festivals
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; tours during the festival are available for a donation of $3.00 per person.
- Hours: Festival: 10:00AM-5:00PM; Rotary Club Parade: 3:00PM.
- Parking: Free parking and shuttle service are available at the Bossier Parish Court House. Pickup begins at 9:30AM and the last drop off is at 5:30PM. Parking at the festival site is limited.
- Accessibility: The festival features booth spaces set along paved streets.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed unless they are certified service animals.
Tips & Advice
- Park for free at the Bossier Parish Court House and ride the shuttle in, since parking right at the festival site is limited.
- Bring rain gear if the forecast looks gray, because the festival goes on rain or shine and there is no substitute rain date.
- Leave the dog at home, since only certified service animals are allowed in the festival area, and don't bring alcohol, which is not permitted.
- Set aside time to tour the historical buildings around Heritage Village Square, which open during the festival for a per-person donation.
- Vendors should pay booth fees only in person at Benton Town Hall by cash, check or money order, and ignore anyone asking for payment online.
Special Events & Promotions
- Historical buildings around the square are open for tours during the festival for a per-person donation.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park?
Park for free at the Bossier Parish Court House and take the free shuttle to the festival. Parking at the festival site itself is limited.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets aren't allowed in the festival area at any time unless they are certified service animals.
What happens if it rains?
The festival goes on rain or shine, and there is no rain date.
Can we go inside the historical buildings?
Yes. Historical buildings around the square are open for tours during the festival, for a per-person donation.
How do I become a vendor?
Fill out the vendor application. If you're accepted, pay only at Benton Town Hall by cash, check or money order. Don't pay anyone online who claims to be with the festival.
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