
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.
Thank you to ESCA Consultants for being a Monticello Main Street Foundation partner! We truly appreciate your commitment to revitalizing downtown Monticello and supporting a thriving community.
Fun fact... ESCA is the consultant used for the W. Washington Streetscape projects!
Excuse us while we cry tears of happiness over here... 🥲👏🥹
Hartfield Book Co.
After 40 years of serving Monticello, @Bruce Wintersteen, DDS is officially retiring! 💙
Known for his goofy sense of humor and huge heart for the community, Dr. Wintersteen has made a lasting impact both in and out of the office. As a dedicated volunteer and supporter of downtown, we at Monticello Main Street are incredibly grateful for all he’s done over the years.
Thank you, Dr. Wintersteen — and welcome to Dr. Lauren Schall as she begins this next chapter serving our community! 👏
Downtown just got a little more caffeinated and a whole lot cooler..
We’re so excited to welcome Blend & Brew to the Monticello Main Street District, which opened yesterday at 309 N. Market Street (former Hardee's location). Owners Vaishali & Nish gave the building interior a HUGE glow-up - Be sure to stop by, say hello, and support another awesome local business bringing more energy into our downtown!