BENTON – The Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) organization will hold their Illinois State Archery Tournament for Outdoor 3-D targets Saturday.
Rend Lake will again host the S3DA the following week from June 13-16 for their Eastern 3D National Championship.
In 2022 and 2023, the national event brought nearly 700 shooters and over 2,500 spectators from multiple states to the Rend Lake area, most for the first time. This four-day tournament provided an estimated $3 million in economic benefit to the local economy through additional tourism dollars.
To prepare for and host these large events, the following areas will be affected:
Areas CLOSED to the public from June 8–17
- North Marcum Archery Complex
- North Marcum Boat Ramp
- North Marcum Bike Trail from Franklin Cemetery to North Marcum Boat Ramp
Areas CLOSED to the public from June 13–16
- North Marcum Day Use and Beach*
*The North Marcum Beach will be open from sunrise to sunset to those participating in the event as well as spectators. Anyone wishing to observe the event may purchase the $10 per vehicle weekend pass upon entering the North Marcum area. Food and archery vendors will be set up at the North Marcum Boat Ramp for the National event.
Information about the events, including the daily schedules, can be found at RendLake.com and S3DA.net.
Hosting these events is possible through a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Rend Lake Area Tourism Council, Rend Lake College, and the Rend Lake Conservancy District.
For event and closure updates, follow the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center Facebook page or call the office at 618-724-2493.
