Winterfest in Monticello

With a population of 1,217, nestled in the heart of Green County, is a picturesque, hallmark movie like town, Monticello.

This year Saturday December 12th, you can start off our Winterfest with an ornament scavenger hunt Hosted by the Library.  Winterfest is also supported by The Monticello Chamber of Commerce.  This year is the introduction of “Montichilly” our new Winterfest Mascot. 

Montichilly will begin his visit November 30th and visit 6 different locations every two days. Follow our Facebook page, Monticello Public Library Facebook Page, or find the clues at the Village Hall outside board.  Obtain a punch card, follow the clues to find Montichilly and enter in a chance for Raffle Prize(s).  This family-friendly event will begin on Saturday morning around 9:00, all businesses and events have different start times, so make sure to follow us for all the updates.  

Here’s some of what to expect, bars and restaurants will be open with different specials; Craft Show with around 15+ different vendors at Pink Heifer and Rathskeller; cookie decorating at Sugar River Country Bakery, Gempler’s Supermarket will host a tasting during the day; Pink Heifer will be the drop off for the Montichilly hunt; Green County Piano Teachers hold the annual piano recital for their students; Sugar River Atelier & Gallery will have an open event as well.  Monticello Historical Society will be open for visitors; there will also be an essay contest and a coloring contest for our littles… or bigs.  Dragon’s Hoard craft store will be open all day, check out what they have to offer.

Mark the date on your calendar!  Enjoy the walk throughout town, view the window paintings our High School art class have designed, enjoy our beautiful Lake Montesian and lit Christmas trees, find all that we have to offer Saturday December 12th.  We are here year around, too, with lots of fun adventures to be had.

So many memories to be made in our beautiful little town, we are excited for you to find us!  

Visit Monticello Chamber of Commerce | Beautiful Monticello Wisconsin for more information or contact: contact@monticello-chamber.com