Make It Monticello

06/24/2026

Lot's of action going on in Monticello this weekend!
🎉Brown Bag 50th Anniversary Party
🐎Piatt County Trailblazers Rodeo & Parade
🚂401 in Steam weekend
🍕Outdoor dining in downtown
🧘‍♀️Full Moon Yoga at Allerton Park and Retreat Center

06/17/2026

Summer is here in Monticello!
Monticello Theatre Association

Monticello Farmers' Market
Monticello Family Aquatic Center

Allerton Park and Retreat Center

06/10/2026

☑ Shop & stop in downtown!
☑ Catch an airshow at Eli Field
☑ Monticello Farmers' Market kickoff for the season
☑ Yoga at Allerton Park and Retreat Center
☑ 2nd Sunday Market at Mary, Maude & Me

06/03/2026

It's never too early to plan your weekend in Monticello!

05/23/2026

Have you been wondering how the inside of the Hardee’s/Chili Finger building is looking?

Monday you can check it out! The owners of Blend & Brew would love to show you around the retail space. You will be able to make a purchase if you want too! Stop in and welcome them!!

05/14/2026

Looking for some caffeine or great snacks? Make sure you visit Evlo Coffee Company , our newest business in Monticello!! Be sure to swing by to congratulate the owners and grab a cup too!

Well, I have to say today was pretty great! It’s been months since I have gotten to do one of my very favorite things on a regular basis and that’s making coffee for my friends, fam and community!! It just felt right!! We worked out a few kinks today and we will be back at it again bright and early!
We appreciate your continued patience as we continue to work on our flow, speed and recipes!

Things you can enjoy tomorrow…

Our Summer Peach Iced Tea
Dark Chocolate Chip Scones
Egg Bites (Egg whites with red pepper or bacon and cheese)
Cake Pops and Cinnamon Rolls just to name a few!!! New items popping up everyday! Shhh…don’t tell anyone but donuts are coming soon 😳😬

See you in the morning!

Ps…check out that sign!?! Looks pretty spot on right!?! Let me know if you need one like it and I’ll point you in the right direction 😉

05/13/2026

Have you heard about the Steamliners of the 50's Weekend at Monticello Railway Museum?! It will be May 23rd and 24th!!

It sounds like it will be a blast!! You can purchase full-day riding passes, learn more about Steamliners, and check out some historic diesel locomotives in operation!!

Check out the comments for details!!

05/12/2026

It's almost time again!!! Who's ready for some fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, handmade goods, and great food?! Vendors - the application is now open!

The vendor application has been released!! See the comments for the link!

05/09/2026

It’s Peony time at Allerton Park and Retreat Center!!!

Make sure you grab a snack at Greenhouse Café while you’re there or come to Downtown Monticello for sips, treats, meals and some amazing shopping!

PEONY GARDEN UPDATE! There are currently 26 of 68 varieties of peonies in bloom! We hope many of these will hang on as others start to bloom, but it's always hard to tell what nature will do. Visit soon and often!