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DREW COUNTY FAIR PARADE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 5:00 PM

DOWNTOWN MONTICELLO

Contact the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce to register your entry in the parade.

(870)367-6741

A Sensory-Friendly Area will be available for the 2022 Drew County Fair Parade.  If loud noises and flashing lights prevent you from enjoying the parade, please join us at Major’s Forrest & Lawn’s front parking lot for a sensory-friendly area to enjoy the parade.

Two Miracle League games are scheduled for Saturday 10-01-2022.  Starting at 9am the Red Warriors will face off against the Purple Legends, followed by the Blue Heroes taking on the Green Champions at 10am.  Everyone is welcome to come out to the Miracle League field at the Monticello Sports Complex on Hwy 278 and cheer on these amazing athletes.  There will be a concession stand available at all Saturday games (cokes, chips, candy, gum)

Mainline Health Systems recently announced that it is opening a women’s clinic in Monticello. There will be a reception with refreshments to celebrate the clinic’s opening at 535 Jordan Drive in Monticello on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. (more…)

Everyone is invited to a 9/11 Memorial Service, Sunday morning, at the Town Square.

The event should last approximately 30 minutes, and this sponsored by local first responders, the city and VFW.

Christina Harding is the new Executive Assistant/Small Business Liaison for the Monticello Economic Development Commission office. Christina assists the Director with the daily administration duties and speaks with small business owners of this community. (more…)