Check out our great new 2008-2009 Spring Opener calendars! Available at the show, only $10

Fun Run · Show & Shine · Raffles · Vendors · Kids Activities · Resource Fair · Food · Entertainment · All this and lots more! Kiona-Benton City Middle School 913 Horne Dr., Benton City, WA [map] [show site map]   Registration 1K/5K run/walk Flag raising Dinner Pinewood Derby Demonstration Awards ceremony 7:00 am 7:00 am 10:00 am 11 am-2 pm 1:00 pm 3:30 pm Ki-Be Youth Football will be the beneficiary of this year’s show.  With a mission of teaching good sportsmanship and the fundamental skills of the game of football as well as cheer squad, the program provides opportunities for boys and girls ages 7-13 to have a quality sports experience in a team environment.  The local program motto is “Every child plays.” The Benton City Spring Opener is proud to be a Spring Fling Festival Signature Event Download our great flyer (8 1/2 x 11) or awesome poster (11 x 17)

View Poll |View Results Web Poll PoweredBy MicroPoll    Come enjoy our special Spring Opener Benefit chicken fettuccini dinners complete with salad, bread, dessert, and beverage – served inside in the multipurpose room. Pre-order tickets here. Sponsorship Opportunities Available Take an active role in producing the show.  We encourage businesses and our show attendees to consider sponsoring a class or venue at the Benton City Spring Opener Car & Bike Show.  For more information, please contact Heather at: (509) 948-4170 / vangogal@yahoo.com

Classes

All vehicles regardless of make and model are welcome to compete (last year, we were delighted to have an antique tractor and some really great customized bicycles - if it has wheels and you'd like to show it off, we'll make room for it). Entries will be judged and cool one-of-a-kind trophies awarded by independent judges.  There will be additional auto trophies including Peoples Choice and Best of Show.  Bike entries will be judged independently of autos.

Entry fees:  (click here for a printable entry form)

Show ‘n Shine - $20.00 per vehicle, includes dash plaque and admission for driver and passenger. First 200 entries receive a goody bag. Check our registration form for a great money-saving package deal!

All entrants will be given a number upon payment of entry fee.  You may pre-pay and your number will be set aside for pickup upon your arrival.  Payment is by check, cash or money order made out to the Benton City Spring Opener.

Admission fees:  (click here for a printable form to pre-order passes, t-shirts, and dinner tickets)

$3.00 per person walk-in
$6.00 per family (immediate members only)  Please remember, we're raising money for the local Youth Football program.

Spring Opener Benefit Dinners $12.00 per person for adults (2 for $20), $5.00 for children 12 and under. Adult dinner includes entry in drawing for $100 US savings bond and $100 shopping spree at Ki-Be Market.

T-shirts $12.00 each pre-ordered/$15.00 each at the show, child and adult sizes available.  Shirts must be picked up at the show.

Vendor fees:  (click here for a printable application form)

Vendor spaces are 10' x 10' with spaces available on either grass or asphalt.

• Businesses and crafters $30.00
• Food vendors $90.00 - you will be requested to show your Health Permit at the show.
• Non-profit (501c3) vendors/Resource Fair participants - no charge. Please be able to provide a copy of your 501c3 to qualify for free space.

All fees are non-fundable; however they do benefit a worthy cause.

All pre-registrations, applications, and order forms (except hand-delivered) must be mailed before April 22, 2008 to:

Benton City Spring Opener
c/o Benton City EDC
P.O. Box 1038
Benton City, WA 99320

 All information to be included in our show program must be received no later than April 19.

Please support our sponsors:

2008 Benton City Spring Opener Host Organizations (in alphabetical order)

Benton City Chamber of Commerce
Benton City Economic Development Council
Benton City Lions Club

About the Spring Opener

Benton City's third annual Spring Opener Car and Bike Show is brought to you through the cooperation of many of our community civic organizations.  The proceeds of this year's non-profit show will be used to help support Benton City's new Grid Kids (Youth Football) program.  We will continue the show each year as a way to raise funds for different projects that provide for the community in whole.  The Spring Opener is also part of the Yakima Valley's Spring Fling Festival celebration.  We're looking forward to seeing you here.

2008 Benton City Spring Opener Core Committee - We welcome others to join us.

Dan Deckert - Chair
Laura Beaver
Lorna Deckert
Heather Duncan - Webmaster
Robbin Hall
Ed Kurth
Joe Petty
Randy Rutledge
Bobbi Shahan

Contact us via the Benton City Economic Development Council (bcedc@bentonrea.com) at
509-588-6481, or if you're in Benton City, you can stop by the EDC office at 812 Della St. (this is NOT a mailing address).

For more information, please call Randy Rutledge - 509-947-7332

For more info about Benton City, please visit our other web sites:
Benton City Chamber of Commerce and Benton City Economic Development Council