Page 14 Monticello Riverfest • Thursday, July 2, 2026
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3 BIG DAYS July 10, 11, & 12
Friday, July 10th
5:00pm-8pm: Opening Celebration Family Night at Pioneer Park 9165 Fallon Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362
Fun for the whole family at the park for lots of fun, activities and food.
• Kids Games
• Variety Show
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• KRWC AM 1360 Road Show
• Kids Building Clinic By Home Depot
• Car Show
• Sloppy Joe and Hot Dog Meals
• SnoCones and Rootbeer Floats
• Pie Eating Contest
• Bounce Houses Plus MUCH MUCH MORE!
Fireworks at Sundown
“ Light it up” at the Monticello High School grounds. 5225 School Blvd., Monticello, MN 55362
Saturday, July 11th
7:30 & 8:00 am: Riverfest 1 mile / 5K
Certified course starting at West Bridge Park with the 1 mile starting at 7:30am and 5K at 8:00am. Spectators can cheer runners along West River St. Refreshments provided after the race. More race info can be found at www. monticelloriverfest. com
8am-3pm: Art In The Park Taste of Monticello, 10am at Ellison Park, 811 E River Street, Monticello, MN 55362
* Fine Arts & Craft Show with over 110 vendor displays selling hand crafted items, Farmers market with fresh baked goods, canned items and more! and“ Taste of Monticello” food vendors. For more information, please check the Monticello Chamber website at: www. monticellocci. com
Bean Bag Tournament 10am-3:30pm( 9:00 check in)
Ellison Park in Monticello, Two person teams. For registration contact benjamin. hoglund11 @ yahoo. com
Monticello Fire Deparment Open House, 1-3pm Family-Friendly fun, education and community connection. 103 Chelsea Road, Monticello, MN 55362
Community Street Dance 5pm-11:15pm
Monticello Community Center Lot 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN 55362
• Food Trucks
• Beer Garden
• Live Music
• Concessions
Parking Available | Contact Monticello Riverfest Committee: monticelloriverfest @ gmail. com