On the Mississippi River
MONTICELLO
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
Community events bring neighbors together
Whether run by the city itself or local groups , businesses and organizations , you can find community events happening regularly in Monticello . That includes everything from the Freeze Your Bass Off Fishing Tournament in February to the wet n ’ wild Easter Egg Dive in early spring ; the school district ’ s Back2School Bash at the end of August , the Rotary Club ’ s Fall Carnival in October ; and the Visit with Santa at Bertram in December , just to name several .
Here ’ s are a few favorites that always draw a crowd :
Farmers market
Monticello is home to a popular farmers market that runs year round , with the outdoor market season starting in mid-May and ending on the last Thursday in September .
The outdoor market is held on Thursdays from 3:30 to 7 p . m . in the parking lot of the Monticello Public Library at 200 W . 6th St .
In the colder months , from November through March , the Monticello Community Center hosts an indoor market on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a . m . to noon .
In addition to serving as a social spot to see friends and neighbors , the markets offer a place to shop for fresh produce , baked goods , maple syrup , honey and more , while supporting local farmers , food producers and craftspeople .
For more information , visit montifarmersmarket . com .
Outdoor movies and music
Each summer , Monticello invites the community to enjoy live music and movies in the park .
The Music on the Mississippi series will return to West Bridge Park this summer for two outdoor evening concerts overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River . Performances are slated for Wednesdays , June 18 and July 16 this year .
Bring a chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy live music . Food , beer and beverages are also available for purchase .
Movies in the Park are aired in Pioneer Park , where moviegoers can bring a lawn chair or blanket and some snacks . Concessions are available for purchase from Riverside Students .
Movies will be shown this summer on Fridays , June 13 and Aug . 1 .
City-wide Garage Sale
Each spring , bargains abound during Monticello ’ s Community-Wide Garage Sale , sponsored by the Monticello Times , which prints a map with all of the locations .
This year ’ s event is slated to run from Thursday , May 8 through Sunday , May 11 .
Anyone is welcome to take part , setting up a yard or garage sale , and shoppers come from far and wide to scour the city for treasures .
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