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05/14/2026

🎉 TOMORROW is the day! 🎉

Join us for Spring on the Square tomorrow, Friday, May 15 from 5:00–8:00 PM for an evening of community, food, shopping, and live music! 🌸☀️🎶

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy:
🛍️ Local vendors
🍔 Food trucks
🎵 LIVE music featuring American Idol winner Trent Harmon. Trent will begin performing at 6:30!

Grab your friends and family and come spend a fun evening on the square with us! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💙

05/12/2026

THANK YOU to Aaron McGuire with 54 Fishing for donating prizes for the Lil’ Casters at the 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament at Lake Monticello!

Only 3 more days to sign up! Click the link below to register ⤵️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-big-bass-tournament-at-lake-monticello-tickets-1986897088678?fbclid=IwZnRzaARwVotleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeaY4I4gBnUK64CI7hYY0U8gVk0fFgNjMK4jHx6-6tphgy-4SqzcmLRD75Vrw_aem_OAg6XXxCQ4hp-fIyEwGFUw

05/12/2026

Who’s ready to see Trent Harmon perform at SPRING ON THE SQUARE 2026?! 🌸🛍️🌮

📍 Downtown Monticello
🗓️ THIS Friday, May 15th
⏰ 5:00-8:00
🪑 Don’t forget to bring your chairs!

Tag your friends and tell them to come with you! 🌷☀️

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05/11/2026

REGISTER today!!! 🎣

1st Annual Big Bass Tournament at Lake Monticello is THIS weekend!

🔗 Click the link below ⬇️

1st Annual Bass Tournament at Lake Monticello! 80% payout to winners, 20% benefits The CALL—supporting foster care & adoption.

05/11/2026

🌸✨ SPRING ON THE SQUARE 2026 ✨🌸

The official vendor lineup is HERE! 🛍️💐
We’re so excited to welcome an amazing mix of local businesses, handmade goods, boutiques, sweet treats, home décor, candles, baked goods, community organizations, and so much more to downtown Monticello for this year’s event!

Be sure to stop by and shop with all of our incredible vendors throughout the evening while enjoying live entertainment, food trucks, and family fun on the square!

📍 Downtown Monticello
🗓️ Friday, May 15th
⏰ 5:00-8:00
🪑 Don’t forget to bring your chairs!

Tag your favorite vendor below and share this post so everyone can start planning their shopping stops! 🌷☀️

05/08/2026

🎣IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament 🎣

📅 Saturday, May 16th
📍Lake Monticello, AR

In this post you will find:

• Directions to the Lake
- Turn off US-425 onto HWY 35W
- Turn right onto County Rd 298 (Hunger Run E).
- Follow County Rd 298 directly into the lakeside area with the boat ramp.

• Maps showing the live well check/check-in, parking, staging area, weigh-in, and food trucks.

• Tournament Rules/Important Information

• Food Truck Line-up

PLEASE BE FAMILIAR WITH THE ROUTES AND THE RULES.

We are looking forward to a great tournament! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The public is welcome to come enjoy the food trucks!

05/08/2026

Don’t forget to REGISTER for the 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament at Lake Monticello. Don’t forget - 20% goes to support The CALL in Southeast Arkansas

SeaArk Boats has been a GREAT help with this tournament and we are excited to a good day on the lake!

1st Annual Bass Tournament at Lake Monticello! 80% payout to winners, 20% benefits The CALL—supporting foster care & adoption.

05/08/2026

🎉 SPRING ON THE SQUARE 2026 IS OFFICIALLY ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉

We are counting down the days until an evening full of live music with THE Trent Harmon, shopping, family fun, and AMAZING food trucks in downtown Monticello! 🌸🎶🍔

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and get comfortable for a night on the square with friends, family, and the community!

🚚 FOOD TRUCK LINEUP:
• Asumi Sushi
• Happy Scoops Italian Ice
• Everything Lemonade
• The Fizz
• Mr. B’s Cajun Creole to Geaux
• Jack’s Crawfish, Steaks and Seafood
• Sheps2Go
• Leonard’s Sandwich Shop
• QnCs Kitchen
• Jefferson’s Mobile Grilling
• Adams Ice Cream
• Delta B’s
• Mortuary BBQ
• Lisa’s Water Ice Paradise
• Cheesecake on Point
• Smokin Joes

📍 Downtown Monticello
📅 Friday, May 15th
⏰ 5:00-8:00

Tag who you’re bringing with you and make plans to join us for one of Monticello’s favorite spring traditions! 🌟

05/07/2026

Lake Monticello’s 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament is only a little over a week away!

Don’t forget to register today!

05/06/2026

Don’t forget to REGISTER for the 1st Annual Big Bass Tournament today!!!

🎣 BIG NEWS, Monticello! 🎣

Get ready for the 1st Annual Lake Monticello Big Bass Tournament – “Casting for a Call”!

🗓 May 16, 2026
⏰ Safe Light – 2PM
📍 Lake Monticello

💰 $100 per person
🔥 80% payout
❤️ 20% goes to support The Call of Southeast Arkansas
⏰ Hourly payouts will be given for the biggest bass each hour

👦 Lil’ Casters (12 & under): $20
🏆 Prizes for biggest Bass & Perch!

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just love a good day on the water, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Plus, you’ll be fishing for a great cause!

👉 Register now using the QR code on the flyer or click the link in the comments! The number of entries will be limited so act fast!

‼️Please share this and help us spread the word!

🥙Did I mention there will be FOOD TRUCKS?!

Tag your fishing partner and start getting your gear ready! 🎣💥

05/05/2026

📲 Have YOU downloaded the City of Monticello’s brand new app yet?! 👀

Go to the App Store and search for City of Monticello AR!!

Trust us… you’re gonna want this. From local events to important updates, it’s your one-stop shop for everything happening in our city! 🎉

🔔 Don’t forget to turn ON push notifications so you never miss out!

Download it now and stay in the know, Monticello! 💙