Update: Due to the soggy forecast for Wednesday, we will be moving this event to the West Bays at City Hall (the old Fire Station).

The Monticello community will join together in remembrance on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:17 pm to mark 50 years since the tornado carved a destructive path through the city and surrounding areas. Join the Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.) and the City of Monticello at the tornado memorial located at the corner of Bluff and Broadway Streets to commemorate the event with a dedication of a new sign.

Featured speakers will share their own memories of the tornado and we encourage community members to share as well. Activities will include a presentation, visuals of the city destruction, and a STEM project for children, provided by the Twin Lakes Science teachers. Using historical photographs, retrace how the face of Monticello was permanently altered by the Tornado. Take a walking tour of city landmarks to visualize how our downtown changed following the events of April 3, 1974.

You can find more information on the event through social media and web pages for SOMA, the City of Monticello, and the Monticello-Union Township Public Library.

Rotary Club of Monticello & Streets of Monticello Association have once again partnered together to carry on the tradition of the Monticello Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade route will begin at Ohio Street and Third Street and continue north, ending at Foster Street. Prizes will be given to the Top 7 Entries: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, as well as Spectacular Sparkles, Most Creative, Judges Pick, & Mayor’s Choice Award. For more information call Cindy at (574) 581-0509

It’s never too early to start planning for the Monticello Lighted Christmas Parade! Lets get those thinking caps on and start having fun and being creative. We are now accepting Christmas Parade entry forms, please see the attached forms.

**Please PRINT when filling out the form. All entries need to be emailed to dconover@whiced.com or mailed to White County Economic Development c/o Debbie Conover, PO Box 1031, Monticello, IN 47960.**

In partnership with the City of Monticello, join us for Trunk or Treat in downtown Monticello from 3-5pm.

Location is the same as last year. Enter on Illinois Street beside the Post Office.

Trunks will be on Illinois Street and in the Parking Lot behind the Post Office

Join us for the HAUNTED TRAIL HIKE at Altherr Nature Park on Saturday, October 14th. First Hike Starts at 6pm, the Last Hike Out is at 9:15pm.

Our special guides will lead you along the dark and scary haunted Trail. Hike leaves every 10-15 minutes. Enter at your own risk. The Haunted Trail may not be appropriate for young children.

Ghost Stories will be in the Amphitheater starting at 5pm. Ghost Stories is for all ages. There will also be food available for purchase and you can roast your s'mores around the campfire. Charlie's Charms will be back with us doing Crystal Stone Readings, and you will receive a free stone.

Trail is a Free Will Donation!

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Start the day with the Downtown Dog Walk. The first 50 dogs will receive a doggie goody bag. There are contests and prizes! Registration at noon-12:45pm. Walk starts at 1pm.

Jay Fox and the Jammin’ Germans will perform from 2-6pm, plus Fort Wayne Tanzers with German Dance.

Beer Garden by Kopactic Beer Factory. Rootbeer Tent for the kids by An Udder Sensation.

Artisan & Craft Vendor, PLUS food vendors, and sooo much more!

Cornhole Tournament put on by the Jessica Stevens Memorial Foundation. Registration info coming soon!

Schedule of Events Coming Soon!

Join us for our 9th Annual Free Community Ice Cream Social. Sycamore Ice Cream compliments of Alliance Bank and toppings provided by Monticello Healthcare! There will also be vendors and music with Group Therapy!

The City of Monticello, the Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.), and the White County Economic Development Organization (WCEDO) are partnering to raise funds for the downtown Christmas light fund.

We will be hosting a Christmas in July Golf Outing on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Pineview Golf Course with a shotgun start at 7:30am & 1:00pm. Lunch will be included and all golfers will receive a fun swag bag. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Teams.
Team of 4 Golfers - $200
Individual - $50
Hole Sponsor - $100
Team & Hole - $175

Send us a message for more sponsorship opportunities!

Celebrating our Love for our Downtown! Nick Green will be playing live music. Carnival Games and Food Vendors! Plan to Join Us!