
Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by concerned local volunteers dedicated to historic preservation and strengthening our community's economic growth. The main area of concentration is in the downtown business district and the extended fringe area of Monticello's downtown. We assist businesses that are starting or considering opening in our downtown. We support existing businesses and building owners with resources. We facilitate and supplement better design planning in our downtown to improve the experience for our visitors and community members. We ensure historic preservation of our downtown structures stays at the forefront of our downtown planning and provide needed resources for business and building owners.
Monticello Main Street also plans several events throughout the year to highlight our unique downtown. In 2026, you can expect us to operate or assist with Piatt County Antique Day in March, Whites of Spring, a Block Party, and Reds of Christmas. Each year, we also host the Monticello Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoon, May-October!
Our partners allow us to help our downtown business owners and building owners! We certainly hope you will consider becoming a partner to help us continue our downtown support.
Our partners make the downtown a better place- thanks to First State Bank and Trust for their continued partnership!
It's National Kitten Day - and we've got quite possibly the cutest display window to walk by in downtown Monticello...
It's a full one today!!! Don't miss all the great fruits, veggies, handmade items, baked goods, plant and goodies!!!!
Strong downtowns aren't built by one business—they're built by neighbors who support one another.
When downtown businesses collaborate, everyone benefits. A restaurant recommends a local boutique. A coffee shop shares information about a nearby service. Businesses cross-promote events, celebrate each other's successes, and welcome new faces to the district.
That kind of teamwork creates a better experience for customers, encourages people to stay longer, and strengthens our local economy. Every referral, shared post, and friendly recommendation helps make downtown a place where businesses—and our community—can thrive.
Supporting each other isn't competition—it's one of the biggest reasons downtowns succeed.
(Also, shout-out to KayBee Community Cafe on 1 year in downtown!!)