Upcoming Events

The Crappie Masters All American Trail is coming to Rend Lake for the 2026 National Qualifier Bracket Showdown! Anglers will compete September 11-13 for a $25,000 guaranteed payout, plus $10,000 for the champions.

Official registration will be held Thursday, September 10, with sign-ups from 5:00-6:00 p.m., the rules meeting at 6:00 p.m. and bracket pairing at 6:30 p.m. The full field will compete on Friday before teams advance through the winners' and losers' brackets on Saturday. On Sunday, qualifying teams will compete in a one-day shootout with weights reset to zero.

Registration and rules meeting: Benton Elks Lodge, 167 Industrial Park Road, Benton, Illinois

Tournament weigh-ins: Dam West Recreation Area at Rend Lake, near Whittington, Illinois

Registration is $400 per team. The tournament is hosted by the Rend Lake Area Tourism Council and presented by Mafia Rods.

The 2026 Rend Lake Archery Challenge returns to the Rend Lake Archery Complex on Saturday, September 12! This casual, family-friendly event features 20 3D targets along a wooded trail, creative challenge shots, prize drawings, food and friendly competition for both new and experienced archers.

Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., with open shooting from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The last group must begin the course by 9:00 a.m., and scorecards are due at noon. Awards and prize drawings will follow from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Hunter, Open and Traditional classes are available for multiple age groups, along with a youth-only Genesis Bow class. Rangefinders are permitted, but crossbows and broadheads are not allowed. Spectators may attend free of charge.

Location: Rend Lake Archery Complex, Markum Branch Road, Whittington, Illinois

Hosts: Lip Curl Scents and The Hunt

Registration: Rend Lake Archery Challenge

Young Entertainment Group & Wildfire Ranch proudly present REVIS w/special guest Sons of Stone & Jacob Kuhns on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM!

 Tickets on sale NOW at www.618shows.com

A limited number of VIP and tickets are available, so get yours before they're gone!

Bio:

Justin Holman (vocals), Robert Davis (guitar), Cal Campbell (guitar), Ace Cassell (drums)

Revis is a critically acclaimed alternative rock band that has a reputation for captivating listeners with their stunning melodic vocals, gritty guitars, and lyrics that touch the soul. Their live performances are regarded as absolutely phenomenal, which is no surprise…they've been performing for decades.

Signing with Epic Records in 2002, they released their debut album, "Places for Breathing" in May of 2003, which reached no. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart, selling more than 10,000 records its first week. Hit singles such as "Caught in the Rain" reached number 8 on Mainstream Rock Radio and number 17 on Billboard Alternative Rock Charts, with runs lasting as long as 26 weeks. The song was also featured on the movie Daredevil and its respective soundtrack, Daredevil: The Album. "Seven" spent ten weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts, peaking at number 29.

Their latest album, "Killing Time" released independently in 2025, is widely praised for having fresh big hooks combined with nostalgic style. Fans and critics have called it "a successful comeback that bridges a two-decade gap with a mature post-grunge sound." Producer Michael Beinhorn, known for his work on Soundgarden's 1994 album Superunknown and Korn's 2002 Untouchables, served as a consultant throughout the process.

Performing alongside artists such as Creed, Evanescence, Pearl Jam, & Linkin Park, crushing the Creed Summer of ‘99 and Beyond Cruise in April of 2026, and embarking on tours throughout the United States, Revis continues to be a musical powerhouse.

Experiment with natural ways to dye fabrics!

This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large groups (>10) must pre-register by calling the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center: 618-724-2493. Availability is first come/first serve.