Main Street Monroe, Inc.

09/03/2026

To say we’re excited about Bombargo returning to Monroe is an understatement!

They’ve got a Gouda time guarantee and will be performing Friday night of Cheese Days Festival!

Chicago. Boston. Houston. Dallas. Los Angeles. Seattle. Atlanta… MONROE! A big list with big cities for a great big show.

One very cool Canadian import is headed our way. Bombargo — Friday, September 18 at Cheese Days.

09/02/2026

You’ll shoot your eye out... or maybe land the lead!

Our friends at Monroe Theatre Guild have auditions for A Christmas Story Auditions next week!

September 9, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 10, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 12, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 13, 12:00 p.m

You can signup online at: http://Monroetheatre.com/auditions

Directed for MTG by Melissa Schnepper with Assistant Director Marcia Bredeson.

Based on the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story leans into humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Downtown storefronts are at a premium, but we’re happy to share that this gem of a spot is available!

Located at 1723 12th Street, it’s a downtown location with parking!

It’s listed for $650 a month

Contact Andrew at 608-630-5550 for additional information and to tour the space!

08/30/2026

Please help to spread the word by sharing this post - to let people know of the new location for the Cheese Days Park and Ride Shuttle - at the OLD Monroe High School. Thank you to Bader-Spidahl LLC for a the quick approval when our other plans fell through!

08/29/2026

Three clues in…and the story is only getting stranger?
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08/28/2026

There’s nothing quite like a pop up and especially one with a good name!

Head to The Farmer’s Wife Photography Studio on the north side of the square this afternoon and tomorrow morning to purchase Son of a Beach beef!

08/27/2026

You’re probably seeing a ton of things about Dolly Parton.

We just discovered that back in 1967 she actually performed in Monroe at Monroe Junior High just off the square with Porter Wagoner.

You can see the ad for the performance in the bottom right corner!

08/25/2026

No road trip is complete without a game or two (or 100!) of I Spy!

Find these items on your Road Trip around the Square with this year's pulic art installation!

Our 15th annual summer theme, Summer '26 Road Trips, continues through Labor Day Weekend!