Benson Summer Festival June 14
June 01, 2008
The community of Benson will be rolling out the red carpet on Maple Street Saturday, June 14, in conjunction with its annual summer event.
The 2008 Benson Summer Festival will feature a mix of local music, art, food, film and the traditional sidewalk sale. The event, previously known as Benson Days, acquired its new name to reflect the area’s growing artistic and entrepreneurial environment. Activities will occur from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. along Maple Street between 59th and 63rd streets.
“The festival is an opportunity for people of all ages to come and see what wonderful things Benson has to offer,” said Amy Ryan, owner and operator of the Pizza Shoppe and PS Collective.
The day will begin with a pancake feed at 8:30 a.m., and the 22nd annual Omaha Ford Show – featuring the 100th anniversary of the Model T – will begin at 9 a.m. The first musical act will take the stage at 10 a.m. Live entertainment will continue throughout the day, as slam poets and comedians will entertain the crowd between band sets.
The festival also will feature activities for kids as well as foods courts and beer gardens.
For more information about the festival, contact Ryan at 402.884.8680 or Raechel Achelpohl at 402.515.7447.