Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by concerned local volunteers dedicated to historic preservation and to 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.
Monticello Main Street also plans events throughout the year like the May Market in May, and the Farmer's Market from June through October, and the Monticello Celebration in the Fall.
"To strengthen the vitality of Monticello's Downtown by promoting civic pride, encouraging growth, and preserving and improving community involvement and resources."
The Main Street approach is the most efficient and cost-effective approach to preserving the community's identity, social character, and heritage and enhances its viability and quality of life. It gives our community a competitive edge in attracting the kind of quality growth and development we need and seek. It improves business and life in the downtown and affects business throughout the town.
President: Ruthanne Burgard
Vice President: Keddy Hutson
Treasurer: Steve Mitze
Executive Director: Kerry Redshaw
Director: Brad Peters
Where are all the Oreo addicts?? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️Lilly’s Flooring will be serving up Oreo balls at Chocolate Fantasy on Feb. 8 from 5:30-8:30 PM. Half the tickets are sold for this popular annual event! Purchase yours here: https://www.monticellomainstreet.org/eventdetails/?id=153
Well would ya look at what our friends in Mahomet are up to! “....From 6 to 8 p.m. on January 22, Smithgroup, the design firm the Village of Mahomet contracted with to make a master plan for the revitalization of Mahomet’s Main Street, will host an event at the Cornbelt Fire Department for residents to interact with posters and virtual models of the plan.”
2019 Main Street Event Dates Announced!
Chocolate Fantasy, Feb. 8
Whites of Spring, May 10
Monticello Farmers' Market, (Thursdays 3:30-6:30) June 13-Oct. 3
Monticellobration, Sept. 21
Reds of Christmas, Nov. 29
And one NEW event is in the works for late summertime, something we hope will become a treasured annual fundraiser and a truly unique Monticello experience! More details to come!
VOLUNTEER CALL: THREE, passionate Main Street friends needed to work Chocolate Fantasy check-in from 4:45-7:45 at Monarch Brewing Company. If you’re interested in volunteering, email info@monticellomainstreet.org and join the fun!!Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit program of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to the revitalization of our historic downtown. Monticello is accredited both as an Illinois and National Main Street community. Monticello Main Street © | PO Box 392, Monticello, IL 61856 | Tel: (217) 762-9318 | Fax: (217) 762-9713 | info@monticellomainstreet.org Copyright © 2006-