05/14/2026
JUST THREE DAYS UNTIL THE MONROE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 16TH! Join us for this free, family-friendly event celebrating our community! We are excited to share the following fun, festival activities:
- Shopping at 30 artisan and crafter booths (see a complete list of all vendors at monroefestival.org/vendors );
- Consuming good eats at 3 food trucks (Smok'n Gingers BBQ, Uncle Sammy's, and King Whippy) as well as our local Monroe restaurants (Benny's Pizza Joint, Long Timber Brewing Company, and The LongBranch Bar & Grill);
- Drinking responsibly at your choice of 5 craft beer, wine or distilled spirits vendors (Airlie Winery, Calapooia Brewing Company / Vivacity Spirits, Long Timber Brewing Company, SD Spirits, and Tumbleweed Taphouse);
- Listening to music prepared and played by DJ & Podcaster Patrick Stutz (Spent the Rent Podcast);
- Lending an ear to McKayla Marie's beautiful singing;
- Transporting yourself into Monroe's past while riding the trolley with live tour guides;
- Throwing axes for fun, no judging, just good, safe fun!
- Watching, learning, and line dancing with Debra Rachelle of Outlaw 'Shine (visit outlawshinecountryband.com );
- Fishing derby with the kids (Note: Online registration is now closed);
- Competing in a blueberry pie eating contest (Note: Registration will be on festival day at the BAM Information Booth);
- Visiting local businesses and collecting stamps for your passport and turning it in for prizes (Note: Pick up your passport at the BAM Information Booth);
- Meeting the new librarian, joining the open house, and playing Lego Block Blast at the Monroe Community Library;
- Learning about our local timber heritage by exploring vintage log trucks on display;
- Appreciating everything our local first responders (Monroe Rural Fire Protection District and Benton County Sheriff's Office) do to protect our community;
- and we're planning more!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! Without their support, this year's Monroe Festival would not be possible! See a complete list of all sponsors at monroefestival.org/sponsors
Don't miss out on all the fun at the 2026 Monroe Festival! There's something for everyone to enjoy!
For more details on festival activities, see the schedule of events at monroefestival.org/schedule-of-events
If you have questions or you are looking for more information on how to sponsor, volunteer, or be a vendor at next year's Monroe Festival, stop by the Business Association of Monroe (BAM) Information Booth.
