Main Street Monroe, Inc.

11/05/2026

Come for the w**e, stay for the food! 🍷🧀

Here’s a sampling of just a few of the delicious bites waiting for you at TOMORROW night’s 10th Annual November W**e Walk!

Join us for an evening of w**e and c***rs, food, and shopping at 24 participating locations in downtown Monroe. Don’t miss out on one of our favorite nights of the year!

🎟️ Limited tickets remain! Online at https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MonroeNovW**eWalk and in person at Heartland Graphics, Toy Haus, 608 The Factory, and event sponsor Spilled Grapes W**e Bar

11/03/2026

A murder mystery set right here in downtown Monroe? 🔎📚

Meet local author and former Monroe mayor Bill Ross, pictured outside Room 311 at the newly restored Eugene Hotel. In Bill's 2019 mystery, Who Killed Fritz Zuber?, this very room was the setting for a fictional murder that took place in 1972!

After serving 18 years as Monroe's mayor, Bill has continued sharing his love for our community through his Monroe Mystery Series. Since publishing his first book in 2012, he's written 13 more, weaving familiar places like Baumgartner's and the Eugene Hotel, along with plenty of lesser-known local landmarks, into his stories.

His books celebrate Monroe's history and Swiss heritage while offering readers a good old-fashioned murder mystery. They're great fun to read individually or as part of the series!

🎁 Looking for a unique local Christmas gift? Pick up one of Bill's books at Frame 'N Color or Toy Haus!

Even better, Bill generously donates the proceeds from local book sales to Main Street Monroe, helping support our downtown businesses, events, beautification efforts, and more. ❤️

A great read, a little local history, and a gift that gives back to downtown Monroe!

11/03/2026

The countdown is on! 🍷🚶

The November W**e Walk is taking over downtown THIS FRIDAY!

Join us for an evening of w**e and b**r and c***r, food pairings, shopping, and fun while exploring local businesses.

Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets today online at https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MonroeNovW**eWalk 🎟️

Tickets are also available at 608 The Factory, Heartland Graphics, Toy Haus, and event sponsor Spilled Grapes W**e Bar

11/02/2026

October in downtown Monroe. 🍂

11/01/2026

As we head into the holidays, we're spotlighting the local business owners who make downtown Monroe so special! Meet Lisa, owner of JoAnne’s Dress Shop! ✨

For Monroe native Lisa, owning a business on our historic downtown Square was always a dream. Last year, that dream came true when she purchased JoAnne’s Dress Shop!

After more than 25 years working in government, Lisa decided to pursue her passion for retail. Business ownership runs in the family, too! Her grandfather owned Boots-N-Guns right here in Monroe.

Outside the shop, Lisa and her husband live on a small horse farm. She's a lifelong equestrian, animal lover, and artist who enjoys painting and making jewelry. You might even meet her dog Gertie, who occasionally joins her at work! 🐾

Lisa looks forward to many more years on the Square, which she's always considered one of the most beautiful downtowns. ❤️

JoAnne’s Dress Shop is a stop on this Friday's W**e Walk and will also be participating in our holiday shopping promotion kicking off this week. It's the perfect time to stop in, shop local, and say hello to Lisa and her crew!

🎟️ Still need W**e Walk tickets? Pick yours up at Heartland Graphics, Toy Haus, 608 The Factory, or Spilled Grapes W**e Bar, or purchase online at https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MonroeNovW**eWalk

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

A little sneak peek inside the Monroe Arts Center! 🍷🎨

The gallery store has had a complete revamp and a new look for a new season…and there’s plenty to discover!

From original artwork and handcrafted jewelry to unique gifts and more, it’s a stop you’ll want to make during our November 6 W**e Walk which is fast approaching!

Come sip, shop, and explore all that downtown Monroe has to offer!

🎟️ Don’t have your W**e Walk tickets yet? Get yours online before they’re gone! They can be purchased online at https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/MonroeNovW**eWalk and in person at Heartland Graphics, Toy Haus, 608 The Factory, and event sponsor Spilled Grapes W**e Bar 🍇

10/28/2026

🐾🍷 Even Bucky, our four-legged friend, knows that the November W**e Walk is not to be missed!

Join us next Friday, November 6th, for an evening of w**e, b**r, and c***r, shopping, and fun!

Grab your tickets online or at Toy Haus, event sponsor Spilled Grapes, Heartland Graphics, and 608 The Factory.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MonroeNovW**eWalk

The shop dog wants you to know that tickets for the Nov. 6 w**e walk are still available. You can get them on line, and at ToyHaus, Spilled Grapes, Heartland Graphics and 608 the Factory. You don’t know how fun drinking w**e can be until you attend a Mainstreet w**e walk. See You there!

10/27/2026

🎄🍷 **Sip, Shop & Get Your Christmas Craft On!** 🎁✨

A little w**e, a little shopping, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer! W**e Walk tickets are for sale, stop by and get yours before they are all gone.

Stop by **Spilled Grapes W**e Bar** during the W**e Walk on Friday Nov. 6th and check out some festive, handmade Christmas goodies crafted by Christmas Craft Corner available for purchase! 🎅🏼

Whether you're decking the halls, checking off your gift list, or just looking for an excuse to sip w**e and shop (we fully support that 😉), we've got a little holiday magic waiting for you!

🍷 **W**e in hand. Christmas spirit activated. Shopping justified.**

See you at Spilled Grapes! 🎄🥂