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Your Window on the Revitalization of Downtown Monroe Wisconsin
Downtown Monroe offers a unique blend of New World Business and Old World Charm. Main Street Monroe exists to nurture and support our solid Business District in following the Four Point Approach to Downtown Revitalization as established by the National Trust in 1977.
Efforts of the existing Business Improvement District were instrumental in Monroe’s designation by Governor Jim Doyle as a Wisconsin Main Street Community on July 6, 2005. A grant from the Swiss Colony supported the creation of a long range Master Plan which has proven to be a significant Catalyst for continuing the Development in our Downtown.
The Monroe Main Street Program in essence would not function without the many Volunteers and Community Partners who have dedicated time and energy toward its success. Thank you!
In 2009 we will saw the realization of a
Streetscape plan that has enhanced the Downtown Business District. The streetwork is complete and the walkways are now adorned with new streetlights and trees. Benches and flowers will be added in Spring. Come view the new look of the Square. Unique shopping, arts and entertainment and eclectic dining are waiting to be enjoyed.
The Monroe Main Street Mission Statement adopted October 24, 2005 The Monroe Main Street Program will improve the quality of life for all Monroe residents by ensuring economic stability, maintaining historic integrity, and making Monroe's downtown the focal point of the community.
Events Happening in the next 7 Days
Monroe Main Street's Farmers Market
9/4, 9/8 and 9/11
Time again for some farm fresh products to begin appearing on the square in Monroe.
Come on down to the Monroe Main Street Market on the Square and join area farmers (Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday's from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for fresh produce, flowers, plants, honey and more.
For more information please call 608-328-4023 MonroeMainStreet.Org
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Courthouse Square Downtown Monroe
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1016 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street Design Committee
9/6
Design Committee - Monthly Meeting
The Design Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 5:30 in the lower level conference room at the Monroe Public Library.
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Monroe Public Library
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Lower level conference room |
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925 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 328-7010 |
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More Events in the Next 30 Days
Monroe Main Street Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
9/13
The Monroe Main Street Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at Monroe City Hall.
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
Mailing
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Main Street Promotions Committe
9/14
The Main Street Marketing Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 at Cafe Claudeen. Agenda and minutes available at MonroeMainStreet.Org
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Cafe Claudeen
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1014 17th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 329-5899 |
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Monroe Main Street - Economic Restructuring Committee
9/14
The Economic Restructuring Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:am at the Century 21 Real Estate office (910 17th Avenue -- just north of Wisconsin Community Bank).
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Century 21 Zwygart Real Estate
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910 17th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 329-2200 |
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street Organization Committee
9/15
The Organization Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Wisconsin Community Bank in the second floor conference room at 12:30 pm.
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
Mailing
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street's Farmers Market
9/15, 9/18, 9/22, 9/25, 9/29 and 10/2
Time again for some farm fresh products to begin appearing on the square in Monroe.
Come on down to the Monroe Main Street Market on the Square and join area farmers (Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday's from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for fresh produce, flowers, plants, honey and more.
For more information please call 608-328-4023 MonroeMainStreet.Org
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Courthouse Square Downtown Monroe
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1016 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
Mailing
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Green County Cheese Days Celebration in Downtown Monroe, WI
9/17, 9/18 and 9/19
Come Celebrate Green County Cheese Days Sept 17-19,2010 in Downtown Monroe Wisconsin!
Experience Old World tradition at an out-of-this world celebration. Green County Cheese Days is the oldest and largest food fest in the Midwest (Started in 1914)– honoring Swiss heritage, cheesemaking and dairy farming traditions in Green County Wisconsin. Back when "buy local" was really the only option if you wanted to eat
(and not a marketing mantra), and long before "foodie tourism" was a buzzword term, the people of Green County created a festival based on local cheese. More than 3,000 visitors traveled by train, and horse
and carriage to attend the first festival. Today's attendance at this every-other-year event is estimated at more than 150,000 - including regional, national, and international visitors.
GREEN COUNTY CHEESE DAYS September 17 – 19, 2010
www.cheesedays.com
Experience Old World tradition at an out-of-this world celebration! Green County Cheese Days is the oldest food festival in the Midwest – honoring Swiss heritage, and the cheesemaking and dairy farming
traditions that are deep-rooted in this area. Since 1914, Monroe’s Historic Courthouse Square has served as a scenic backdrop to the festival grounds, and the celebration attracts crowds of revelers ready to yodel, polka, and consume cheese by the truckload.
Highlights include:
Three entertainment stages - Main Stage
(yodeling, alphorns, polka bands, accordions, polka lessons),
Hospitality Tent Stage ("So You Think You Can Polka" Polka Contest,
Yodeling Lessons,
Cheese and Beer Pairing and Tasting, Product
Sampling with The Swiss Colony, Cheese and Beer Bread Recipe Contest
Judging), and the Huber Bock Stage at Minhas Craft Brewery (Huber Bock
and Blues Festival), also "Taste of Green County" food booths,
Beer Garden featuring local brews,
Arts & Crafts Fair,
Carnival,
Vintage Tractor Show,
Old-time Cheesemaking Demonstration,
Cow Milking Contest,
Family Farm Adventure,
Children’s Parade led by the Cheese Days Prince and Princess,
Kid's Arts and Imagination Station,
Dairy Farm and Barn Quilt bus tours, and The
Swiss Colony Cheese Days Parade on Sunday!
(Can't Wait Til Cheese Days - click here!
Hope to See You in Monroe for the 2010 Green County Cheese Days Celebration!
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Courthouse Square Downtown Monroe
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1016 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street - Promotion Committee
9/27
The Promotion Events Committee meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 pm at Monroe Public Library. Agenda and minutes posted at MonroeMainStreet.Org
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Promotion Events Committee
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Tracy Hamilton |
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(608) 328-4404 |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County & Monroe Main Street Present...
10/2
Tour de Cheese Bike Tour!
Bike to cheese factories in Green County with fully supported routes of 15-60 miles. Event starts in downtown Monroe
(on the North side of the square) and ends at Minhas Craft Brewery
15 Mile Tour to Twin Grove with a visit to a park and the Maple Leaf Cheese Co-Op,
ending at the Minhas Craft Brewery in Monroe.
30 Mile Tour to Juda with a visit to Maple Leaf Cheese Co-Op and the Grande Cheese
Company in Juda, ending at the Minhas Craft Brewery in Monroe.
60 Mile Tour to Juda, Albany, & Monticello with visits to Maple Leaf Cheese Co-Op, the Grande Cheese Company, and the Chalet Cheese Co-Op and ending at Minhas Brewery in Monroe.
Cost is $35 per rider before September 30, 2009. After September 30, 2009, the cost
is $40 per rider. Participants 17 & under are free with a paid parent or legal guardian. Check-in is from 7:00-9:00 a.m. If you have questions, please feel free to call us.
Registration will be set up in the parking lot on the corner of 10th St & 17th Ave. click here to print off your
Registration form Please register online. Register online to save time and money and receive an email confirmation.
Helmets are required!
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Courthouse Square Downtown Monroe
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North Side of the Square |
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1016 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
Sub-location Note: 10th Street between 16th & 17 Avenues
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Monroe Main Street
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Barb Nelson |
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(608) 328-4023 |
Mailing
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1717 10th Street
P.O. Box 544
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Main Street Design Committee
10/4
Design Committee - Monthly Meeting
The Design Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at 5:30 in the lower level conference room at the Monroe Public Library.
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Monroe Public Library
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Lower level conference room |
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925 16th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 328-7010 |
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