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 several events throughout the year to highlight our unique downtown. While this year's events have been curtailed due to COVID-19, in a typical year we would host Chocolate Fantasy, Whites of Spring, Monticellobration, and Reds of Christmas. In 2020, we hosted several "Music on Main" events to provide music for our community and the dining areas within the newly created parklets. We also host a "Fall into Local" event on October 3rd as well as a modified Reds of Christmas. Each year we also host the Monticello Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoon's May-October!
This year we digitally promoted willing businesses in celebration of what normally would have been the Chocolate Fantasy. Whites of Spring is on hold due to issues obtaining a liquor license from the State of Illinois, but we hope to run the event with slight modifications once Illinois enters into the Bridge to Phase 5! Currently, our promotions committee is in the planning phases for 2021 and we hope to offer multiple events in our downtown!!
This is a seasonal shop that some forget about...Monticello Railway Museum has a great gift shop during the Polar Express weekends...be sure to check it out the next few weeks!
On this Giving Tuesday, we humbly ask that you consider giving a donation to Monticello Main Street.
Monticello Main Street is dedicated to the economic vitality and preservation of our downtown district.
https://monticellomainstreet.org/donate
We do this through our events, the offering of design services to building owners, our work on thoughtful improvements to the downtown area in conjunction with the City of Monticello, and our effort to educate and empower our local business owners.
Many of your favorite events are operated by Monticello Main Street. This year, events included Whites of Spring, Monticello Farmers' Market, Music on Main, Homecoming Fun Zone & Celebration, Reds of Christmas, and a new event coming soon Candles & Carols!
In addition, we work with the City of Monticello to continue to improve our parklets (eating areas on the streets). We continued to assist with the operation and enhancement of the Monticello Business Bootcamp and Building Improvement Grant programs. Most recently, Monticello Main Street worked with the City of Monticello on our Christmas decorations and, in conjunction with the Monticello Area Chamber, purchased our new selfie station in Rotary Centennial Park.
We are only able to do all these things with the help of partners and we hope you will consider working with us to continue the work of maintaining and enhancing our historic downtown's relevance for years to come!
https://monticellomainstreet.org/partnership
Can’t wait for you to meet our ballet stars from Champaign Urbana Ballet (CU Ballet)’s the Nutcracker!!
Hey ticket holder and businesses that are a part of Friday’s event…I’ve sent out emails with final information. If you don’t see it check your junk/spam and if didn’t get it, please reach out!!