BCDC - Benton Community Development Corporation

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BCDC - Benton Community Development Corporation The Benton Community Development Corporation is a community-based, service organization dedicated to helping build a better community.

10/09/2026

Driftless Area Weekend Events
▪ Friday, October 9th:
5-8: John Haarbauer at AD German Warehouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright - Richland Center
5:30: Drink Wisconsinbly Cocktail Tasting at Stockyard Grill & Saloon - C**n Valley
6-9: Noah James at Dodger Bowl Lanes & Catering - Dodgeville
7:30: Ain't That America: John Mellencamp Tribute at Mineral Point Opera House

▪ Saturday, October 10th:
8-Noon: Platteville Farmer's Market - City Park
8-Noon: Boscobel Farmers Market - Depot Park
8-3: Wonewoc Lions Club Fall Festival
10: Pec Valley Atv/Utv Club Landowners Ride - Blanchardville (meet at Rachel & Ray's Pub & Grill)
10-11pm: Alchemy Brewing Co. Testicle Festival
- 4-11: Live Music
10:30: Charlie Price 9 Pin Tap Tournament at Dodger Bowl Lanes - Dodgeville
Noon: Craft Class at The Farmers Daughter LLC - Blue River ($40)
Noon-4: Bagley Fall Festival - Downtown
1-4: Abbey Lane at Eagles Landing Winery - Marquette, IA
3: Oktoberfest at English Prairie Distilling Co. - Muscoda
- 5:30: Abbey Lane
3: Meat Paddles at Jeffreys House of Foolishness - Dodgeville
3-7: Cowboy Night w/ Chase Pebworth at Son Chasers Social Club LLC - Cassville
4-8: Decades Rock Band at Cork Down Saloon - Argyle/Blanchardville
- 2-7: Josh Corley Benefit
6: Comedy Night at The Mine Shaft MP - Mineral Point
7: Vertigo One at Stockyard Grill & Saloon - C**n Valley
7: Fly Me to the Driver - A Rat Pack Night at Driver Opera House - Darlington ($20 cover)
8-11: Neil Knutson at Duke's Brew Pub & Ale House - Dodgeville

▪ Sunday, October 11th:
11: Wh***ey Row Saloon,LLC BBQ Chicken - Avoca
11-2: Wings, Pork Belly & Mac N Cheese at Hitchin' Post - Wilton, WI
Noon: Chili Cook-off & Packer Party at Driver Opera House - Darlington
- Free to enter chili and everything
11-3: Second Sunday at G**s Mills Mercantile Center Card Show - G**s Mills
1-4: Maggie Mae and the Sawmill Creek Band - Sawmill Creek Farm - Blanchardville ($10 cover)
1-4: Acoustic Reverie at Hawk's Mill Winery - Browntown
2: Meat Paddles at McCarville's My Turn Pub - Belmont
3: Meat Paddles at The Hollow Bar & Grill - Montfort
3-6: Jesse Bauman at Thirsty Wrangler - Fennimore/Preston

▪ Weekend Long Events:
Pumpkin Weekend at Sunrise Orchards, Inc. G**s Mills, WI (Fri-Sun: 9-5)
Hub City Dirt Drags at Richland County Fairgrounds - Richland Center (Fri & Sat)
Tucker and Becky's Pumpkin Patch - Cashton (Sat & Sun 10-6)
Fall Colors Shop Hop - The Quilt Peddler (Fennimore), The Paisley Star (Boscobel), Quilt Basket 'n' Creations (Viroqua)
Rendezvous at the Farm - Northwoods Orchard & Farm Market - Mauston (Fri-Sun)
Spurgeon Winery Harvest Fest - Highland (Fri-Sun)
J&M Flying Wheels Open Skate - Oakdale/Tomah (Fri & Sat: 7-10, Sun: 1-4)

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Have a great weekend!

10/08/2026

📢 Calling All Lafayette County Residents! 📢

We’re preparing the 2027 Lafayette County Tourism Guide, and we want to feature YOUR beautiful photos! Whether it’s a stunning sunset, your favorite local trail spot, historic landmarks, or just a moment that captures the charm of our county, we want to see it!

🌟 How to Participate:
1. Send your best high-resolution photos to [email protected].
2. Include your name, the location of the photo, and a brief description.
3. Deadline for submissions: Friday, November 6, 2026.

📸 Photos may be featured in our 2027 Guide and across our social media! 📸

Let’s highlight our amazing community together! Feel free to share this post and spread the word. We can’t wait to see your photos! 🐮🌾

10/08/2026

🍎 Want to place an order? 🍓

If you know one of our FFA members, reach out to them to place your order! 💚

If you don’t know an FFA member, no worries! Simply contact Ms. Boardman via email, and she’ll be happy to get your order processed!

Thank you for supporting our Benton FFA! 🐄🌱💚

FFA Members:
Lillian Berry
Caiden Donar
Eli Edge
Kaycie Fawcett
Troy Hammer
Kinze Houtakker
Trinity Miller
Anna Reuter
Piper Reuter
Joshua Richardson
Alexa Saunders
Tayva Stoutenborough
Aubryana Wetter
Brinley Krueger
Jazmin DeJesus
Aubrie Monahan

10/06/2026
10/06/2026

📣Benton and Shullsburg Community Information Session this Thursday! (10/8)

Join Lafayette County to learn more about proposed changes to long-term senior care and the November 3 referendum.

📅 October 8
🕕 5:30 p.m.
📍 Townsend Center, Shullsburg

Residents from the Benton, Shullsburg, and surrounding townships are invited to attend, but all Lafayette County Wisconsin residents are welcome. Questions will be taken after the presentation.

Village of Benton BCDC - Benton Community Development Corporation Benton Community Fund Benton School District

Advance Shullsburg Experience Shullsburg Shullsburg Schools

Lafayette Manor Lafayette Hospital + Clinics

10/06/2026

Looking like a beautiful day on Saturday! Spend you time enjoying it and leave supper to us! Benton VFW Steak Dinner 4:30 - 7. For only $15 you get a steak cooked to your liking, a baked potato and a side salad. Dine in or carry out. Call ahead and we will have it ready when you get here. 608-759-6671. Only one more steak dinner for 2026 after this one!

Please help us spread the word about the Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck Schedule.SWCAP is required to collect names, ages, add...
10/05/2026

Please help us spread the word about the Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck Schedule.
SWCAP is required to collect names, ages, addresses, and household size. A slip of paper with names, addresses, and birthdates will speed up the process.

Benton Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck
Tuesday, October 13th
12 pm - 1 pm
next to St. Patrick’s Church in the Catherine Street parking lot.

All are welcome from the surrounding area.

Address

244 Ridge Avenue
Benton, WI
53807

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