The White Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is proud to present the 3rd Annual Benton Music Festival at the Ida Lynn Memorial Park in Benton, California.  This year’s festival is taking place on Saturday, September 13th.  Gates open at 11:00 am.  Ticket prices are $10 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free.  There will be food vendors, shaved ice, craft vendors with a variety of goods for sale, as well as beer, wine, and refreshments available.  There will be raffle prizes, as well as an auction for a 2-day hog hunt with accommodations in beautiful San Miguel, California, donated by Sky Rose Ranch.  We will also have a guided fishing trip on Crowley Lake available for auction, donated by local guide and former lifelong member of the White Mountain Fire Department, Loran Kitts.  For the kids, a fantastic playground is available for their enjoyment.  Bring your chairs or blankets and stake your spot! 

This year, our headline musician will be Carson Chandler from Gardnerville, Nevada.  As a 23-year-old up-and-coming country artist, Carson Chandler is carving out his path in the music industry with one goal: bringing American western country music back to mainstream radio. His inspiration for music came from artists such as Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Waylon Jennings, to newer country music artists like Cody Johnson, Randall King, and Josh Turner.  Carson has built a strong genre of music that is sure to get you two-stepping holes in the soles of your boots!  Carson recently made his second appearance at the renowned Night in the Country Music Festival in Yerington, Nevada, earlier this month and has been featured in many of the resorts in Reno and Tahoe.  He recently played at the Twin Lakes Resort Fish Fest in Bridgeport, California. 

The exciting musical lineup continues with some of the most talented musicians in the Eastern Sierra.  These include Bill Planchion, Pete Watercott (Fiddlin Pete), Giacomo Timberello, Norm Harris and Sandy and the High Country!

White Mountain Fire Protection District is a volunteer firefighting and emergency medical services agency in rural Mono County. Located in Benton, California, the department serves an area of nearly 300 square miles. We provide fire protection, rescue and EMS to residents and visitors.  We also offer mutual aid resources statewide and beyond for large complex fires and other large-scale emergencies. The highlight of our department is our Ambulance and EMS service. We have worked tirelessly to develop and ensure reliable emergency medical services for residents and travelers on Highway 6 and Highway 120. Our team has grown to provide not only Basic Life Support with volunteer EMTs but also Advanced Life Support with volunteer Paramedics. 

The White Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is a registered California 501 (c) (3) charitable organization whose focus is to support the operations of the fire protection district.  It also maintains a scholarship fund for individuals interested in pursuing further training in firefighting and emergency medical services.

White Mountain Fire Protection District is always seeking volunteers. If you're interested in supporting a community organization like this, please contact us. Visit us at www.whitemountainfpd.org for more details. There is no residency requirement, and we welcome anyone to discuss available opportunities.