Chamber Seasonal Events

The Monticello Chamber of Commerce sponsors several events throughout the year. Mark these dates on your calendar and join us!

Food Check Out Day Breakfast and Food Challenge February 16, 2010   Teams: Monticello FFA and Central Illinois Bank Co-sponsors: Chamber, Piatt County Farm Bureau, County Market
Chamber Business Expo April 27, 2010 3-7PM   Join us at the Community Building with over 60 businesses, prizes and fun.   Sponsors 2010: Ameriprise Financial, Cabbage Rose Floral Market, CF&H Insurance, Curves, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, First State Bank, Fleener Advertising, Gary Ingersoll Photography, Kirby Hospital, Kruse Chiropractic Clinic, L&N Systems, Monticello FFA, Paradigm Business Images, Pearl & More, Piatt County Farm Bureau, Piatt County Journal, Piatt County Museum, Refreshment Services Pepsi More Expo pictures	Cabbage Rose Floral Market - Pam Ashcraft enjoys chatting with a customer.
A Day of Gardens & Art Garden Walk The Art of Gardens July 10, 2010 3pm-8pm Join us to visit as we tour 8 outstanding gardens and enjoy a special evening in the garden. Refreshments served in one of our gardens. 3pm-8pm Tickets available in advance or day of event.   The Art of Gardens Photos of featured gardens will be available the day of the event at selected businesses - watch for details.   Co-sponsored by: Monticello Chamber & Kirby Hospital Auxiliary   Sponsors: Cedar Lake Gardens and Gifts, First State Bank, H&R Block, Heath's Inc., Kirby Hospital, Pearls & More	Gardens at Rick Stoddards - one of the 8 gorgeous gardens for 2010
Lunch with Santa on the Train Saturday & Sunday December 4-5, 2010 Ride the train with Santa and enjoy a sack lunch, fun and and special visit with Santa. Tickets go online June 1. See full schedule  Buy tickets online Santa visits with each youngster during Lunch with Santa on the Train that attractes riders from all over Central Illinois.   Sponsors: CF&H Insurance, First State Bank, Heath's Inc., Kirby Hospital, Pearls & More
Christmas Parade December 4, 2010  - 11:30 AM Downtown Business District Do you have a parade entry? Contact the Chamber   Sponsors: CF&H Insurance, First State Bank, Heath's Inc., Kirby Hospital, Pearls & More
Santa in the Depot December 12-23, 2010 Sponsors: First State Bank, Pearls & More