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May 2024
04
Saturday

The Whites of Spring 2024

4:00pm - 7:30pm CST

CIBM Bank, 204 S Market, Monticello, IL, 61856

A Refreshing Way to Enjoy Historic Downtown Monticello

The Whites of Spring celebrates the arrival of Spring to downtown Monticello. Sample white wines as you walk, sip, and shop at participating merchants and restaurants.  There will also be a few appetizer locations! This event is on Saturday, May 4 from 4 - 7:30 pm around historic, downtown Monticello. Wine sampling is reserved for ticketed guests, but all are invited to enjoy extended shopping hours.
 
The map and wine glass pickup location will be in CIBM Bank at 204 S Market St. Monticello IL 61856 starting at 4 PM.
 
Huge thanks to CIBM Bank as our event sponsor!!  Thanks as well to Bespoke Gift Company for their help with the glasses!
 
We encourage everyone to wear their best Derby-inspired hats or their Star Wars-inspired garb for May the 4th be with you...just a bit of fun on that day!  While you're at it, grab a selfie with your group using the hashtag #makeitmonticello to be entered in a drawing for $50 of Chamber Bucks, to spend on your next visit to our beautiful downtown, thanks to the Monticello Area Chamber!!
 

November 2024
29
Friday

Reds of Christmas 2024

5:00pm - 8:00pm CST

Historic Courthouse Square in Downtown Monticello, Monticello, IL, 61856

 
Come mingle with old friends in Monticello this holiday season! There’s no better way to kick things off than with Reds of Christmas, a shop walk with fifteen wine, appetizer, and dessert tastes throughout our historic downtown. Ticketed guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass at check-in for red wine sampling while shopping.
 
Tickets are $25 and are available online only. Ticket sales will close one week before the event, or upon sell-out, whichever comes first. A final map of participating shops will be provided at the event. 
 
Special thanks to our sponsor First State Bank and Trust for their support of this event!!  We also want to thank Bespoke Gift Company for their partnership with Monticello Main Street for this event!

December 2024
20
Friday

Candles & Carols 2024

06:00 PM - 8:00pm CST

Downtown Monticello, 110 S State St, Monticello, IL, 61856

 
Come to Downtown Monticello to enjoy a community celebration of Christmas. 
 
6 - 8 PM there will be:
     Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides available!
     Local Retailers and Restaurants open for last-minute shopping!
     The new Selfie Station available for fun holiday photos!
 
6:30-7:30 Join in a Community Carol Sing-a-Long!!
 

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