Kick off your festival experience at one of Benson’s favorite spots! Pick up your festival passes and programs and enjoy a beverage and snacks while meeting fellow festival attendees, filmmakers, and the festival crew! Plus, you’ll have an early opportunity to snag some festival merch!

free and open to the public (21+)

Grab some quarters and hit the arcade games or chill out on the patio!

free and open to the public (21+)

Join us for our first-ever Awards Reception! Wind down the 2026 festival with us as we acknowledge Benson’s favorite films.

free and open to the public (21+)