
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.
A thriving downtown = a thriving Monticello.
Every shop visited, meal shared, and local business supported helps fuel our community’s future.
Downtown Monticello is more than a place—it’s our gathering space, our hometown heartbeat, and a hub of opportunity.
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It's National Relaxation Day!
Monticello has everything you need to slow down, recharge, and feed your soul.
Whether you’re looking to unwind, reconnect, or simply take a moment for yourself—Monticello has plenty of ways to relax and refresh.
Take a little time. You deserve it.
Feelin' thrifty? There's No Place Like Home. 114 W. Washington Monticello Il has organized a multi-county Thrift Crawl this Friday & Saturday, and we can't wait to see what all you find!
Make It Monticello
Dragonfly Treasures and More
Mary, Maude & Me
Willow Tree Missions