Join us along with the City of Monticello as we turn on the Christmas Lights in downtown Monticello!
Reindeer, Santa and Mrs Claus, Twin Lakes High School Choir with carols in the gazebo. Keep checking back for updates!
Join S.O.M.A. before the Monticello Lighted Christmas Parade for Carols, Cocoa, & Cookies. Join in the Christmas spirit and sing along to carols in the gazebo. Get hot cocoa and cookies for a free will donation.
THE MAGIC IS BACK!
Get ready to shine, Monticello! The annual Monticello Lighted Christmas Parade is rolling back into town, and you're invited to join the fun!
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Monticello
We want YOU in the parade! Businesses, churches, clubs, organizations, and families — light up those floats and show off your Christmas spirit!
Prizes & Bragging Rights! Awards will be presented to the Top 7 entries: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Spectacular Sparkles, Most Creative, Mayor's Choice, & Judges' Choice
📝 Entry Deadline: December 1st!
📩 Send completed entry forms to MonticelloChristmasParade@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and line the streets of downtown Monticello for a magical night of Christmas cheer!
Proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Monticello and Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.).
In partnership with the City of Monticello, join us for Trunk or Treat in downtown Monticello on October 31st from 3-5pm.
Location to be announced soon!
*Please note the line to enter may be cut off before 5pm*
Join us for the HAUNTED TRAIL HIKE at Altherr Nature Park on Saturday, October 10th. First Hike Starts at 6pm, the Last Hike Out is at 9:20pm.
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.
Trail is a Free Will Donation! CASH ONLY
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!
Join the fun at Barktober Downtown Dog Walk. The first 50 dogs will receive a doggie goody bag. Registration from 1-2 pm. Walk starts at 2 pm with contest and prizes following the walk.
Contests: Best Dressed, Dog/Owner Look-a-Like, Doggie Congeniality, Most Beautiful Dog, Happiest Dog, & Top Dog!
Join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social, Tuesday, September 1st at Constitution Plaza in Downtown Monticello from 5-7pm!!
Free Sycamore Drive-In Ice Cream provided by Alliance Bank.
Load it up with toppings from Monticello Healthcare.
Kids get your free bike helmet from IU Health White Memorial (while supplies last)
AND THIS YEAR, WE’RE MAKING HISTORY A BIG PART OF THE FUN!
Grab your Monticello Historical Marker Passport and start exploring!
Visit each of Monticello’s historical markers.
Collect a sticker for every marker you visit.
Collect them all, and you can claim a PRIZE when you finish!
S.O.M.A. is proud to bring this community tradition to life, and we couldn’t do it without our generous sponsors and community partners. Thank you for helping us celebrate Monticello!
Introducing Summer Nights Finale: Red, White & Tunes
An all-new, high-energy celebration honoring our nation’s 250th birthday, right in the heart of downtown Monticello!
We’re beyond excited to announce an unforgettable evening featuring a powerhouse lineup:
- Headliner: Richard Goodall — winner of America’s Got Talent
- Special Guest: ROADiO
- Downtown Monticello, Indiana
- Friday, July 31st
- Festivities kick off at 5:00 PM
And it gets even better…
- Food vendors presented by The Feed Lot
- Beer & wine garden available for guests 21+
- A full community celebration you won’t want to miss
- And yes, it’s FREE to attend!
This brand-new downtown event is brought to life through an incredible partnership between S.O.M.A., Enjoy White County, White County Government, and the City of Monticello.
Join us for the Christmas in July Golf Outing on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Pineview Golf Course — a fun-filled fundraiser benefiting Monticello’s Christmas light fund!
🎁 EVENT DETAILS
• 18-holes • Tee Times: 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM • Delicious lunch included for all players!
Whether you’re a golf pro or just here for the holiday cheer, we’d love to have you swing by and support a great cause. Our event relies on generous sponsors and enthusiastic teams. Check out the festive sponsorship and registration options below:
🎅 Sponsorship & Team Opportunities
• Santa’s Workshop – $3,000: 8 golfers, Hole Sign, Logo on Sponsor Banner, personal beer cart
• Santa Sponsor – $1,000: 4 golfers, Hole Sign, Logo on Sponsor Banner
• Rudolph Sponsor – $750: 2 golfers, Hole Sign, Logo on Sponsor Banner
• Beverage Cart Sponsor – $500 • Hole Sponsor Only – $100 • Hole + Team of 4 – $275
• Team of 4 – $200 • Individual Golfer – $50
⏰ Registration deadline: July 6, 2026
For questions or to register, contact: Debbie Conover 574-583-6557
Let’s deck the halls (and the fairways) for a brighter holiday season in Monticello!
✨ Hosted by the Streets of Monticello Association, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Celebrating our Love for our Downtown! Live Music with Nick Green! Kids Games, and Food Vendors! Monticello Arts Beat will host an Art Show in the Walk Through. The Farmers Market in the parking lot of Bluff and Washington Streets. Plan to Join Us!
🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨
The Monticello All Call Art Show is coming, and we’re looking for artists to showcase their work!
Are you a crafter, photographer, painter, sculptor, welder, woodworker, jeweler, or creator of any kind? This is your chance to display and sell your work while connecting with fellow artists and the community.
🗓 April 11
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 West Bays at City Hall
📢 Registration is now open!
Deadline to sign up: March 31, 2026
To register:
📧 monticelloartsbeat@gmail.com
📱 Call or text Dave: 765-652-0522
Come help us fill downtown with creativity, color, and incredible local talent! 🎨✨
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