Upcoming Events
77th Annual Monroe County Fair
Help us celebrate our 77th Annual Monroe County Fair, July 28-August 3rd. Spend the day with your friends and family and enjoy all of the activities and events the Monroe County Fair has to offer.
**Photo Credit: Weisler Photography
Fair Food Drive-Thru
The Fair Food Drive-Thru is coming back to the Monroe County Fairgrounds (ONE WEEKEND ONLY) April 26-28.
Friday, April 26th from 4pm-7pm
Saturday, April 27th from 11am-7pm
Sunday, April 28th from 11am-7pm.
Vendors will include: Bechler Family Concessions, Cosby Concessions, Island Noodles, JNK Sirloin Tips, Maria's Sunnyside Cafe, Nemeth's Concessions, & Razzy's.
**Note Maria's Sunnyside Cafe will be here Friday and Saturday ONLY.
** Note Cosby Concessions will be here Saturday and Sunday ONLY
Picnic tables and restrooms will be available.
More information coming soon. Stay Tuned!
Art in April
Join the Downtown Monroe Business Network in welcoming local arts into businesses in Downtown Monroe. Self-guided tour of art displays. Free event! Local businesses will be offering snacks, beverages, and give aways throughout the night.
Monroe City Council Meeting
Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at Monroe City Hall. In the event that the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a City observed holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following business day. Meetings beginning at 7:30 PM and are often preceded by a work session at 6:30 PM, which is also open to the public.
How do I get placed on the City Council's agenda?
You must submit a request in writing to the Clerk's Office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. Mailing address: 120 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161.
How do I sign up to speak at a Council meeting?
Monroe City Council is committed to allowing members of the public an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions. Public leadership is provided by Council through verbal and written communications with constituents. All comments and suggestions are addressed to the Council during the Public Comment Period during the Council's monthly meeting. Each speaker will have 3 minutes. However, the Mayor reserves the right, based on circumstances, to establish a different time limit. The Mayor may also limit repetitious comments in order to enable Council to conduct its meeting.
Monroe City Council Meeting
Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at Monroe City Hall. In the event that the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a City observed holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following business day. Meetings beginning at 7:30 PM and are often preceded by a work session at 6:30 PM, which is also open to the public.
How do I get placed on the City Council's agenda?
You must submit a request in writing to the Clerk's Office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. Mailing address: 120 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161.
How do I sign up to speak at a Council meeting?
Monroe City Council is committed to allowing members of the public an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions. Public leadership is provided by Council through verbal and written communications with constituents. All comments and suggestions are addressed to the Council during the Public Comment Period during the Council's monthly meeting. Each speaker will have 3 minutes. However, the Mayor reserves the right, based on circumstances, to establish a different time limit. The Mayor may also limit repetitious comments in order to enable Council to conduct its meeting.
Monroe City Council Meeting
Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at Monroe City Hall. In the event that the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a City observed holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following business day. Meetings beginning at 7:30 PM and are often preceded by a work session at 6:30 PM, which is also open to the public.
How do I get placed on the City Council's agenda?
You must submit a request in writing to the Clerk's Office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. Mailing address: 120 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161.
How do I sign up to speak at a Council meeting?
Monroe City Council is committed to allowing members of the public an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions. Public leadership is provided by Council through verbal and written communications with constituents. All comments and suggestions are addressed to the Council during the Public Comment Period during the Council's monthly meeting. Each speaker will have 3 minutes. However, the Mayor reserves the right, based on circumstances, to establish a different time limit. The Mayor may also limit repetitious comments in order to enable Council to conduct its meeting.
Spring Craft and Vendor Show
Our Spring Craft and Vendor Show is back March 16th and 17th!
VENDORS WANTING TO SIGN UP PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW
Vendors we have changed our policy on how to sign up for our events. Due to many scams, you must now come into our store located in the Mall of Monroe during business hours to sign up. We are no longer signing up vendors online. YOU MAY HOWEVER receive an application through email and information, but you must come into the store to sign up. We don't mean to inconvenience anyone, but due to many scams we feel this is the safest and secure way for our vendors to sign up.We are located in store #1.
Our hours of operation are:Wednesday - Saturday 11-7Sunday 12-5Closed Monday and Tuesday
If you wish to email us to receive an application and information please email at monroecountyfleamarketevents@gmail.com
Flower & Garden Show
Check out our Flower & Garden Show with Local Growers, Garden Tractor/Mowers and Garden Crafts. Stop out and get yourself an Elephant Ear, Coffee, and Lemonade too. Free Admission and Free Parking
Applications available on our website www.monroecountyfair.com
The Vintage Market presents: Lucky Junkin'
Join us for our favorite spring market, The Vintage Market presents: Lucky Junkin'!
Sunday, March 10th from 10am to 4pm.
Monroe County Fairgrounds
3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI
INDOOR event with small outdoor area!
Join us for an amazing day full off shopping, food, fun, and FRIENDS!
150+ incredible vendors to shop!
Vintage, salvage, farmhouse, shabby chic, furniture, home decor, clothing (new and vintage), jewelry (new and vintage), candles, garden art, pottery, pet products, upscale handmade, and SO MUCH MORE!
Food truck rally too!!
Live music all day
BEER and mimosas!
Free photo booths
Vintage camper boutiques
Mobile fashion boutiques
Face paint and henna
Special guests for kids
Bagpipes
Beautiful displays
Rescue animals
AND MORE!!
FREE GIFT to the first 50 people in line!
This is a fabulous event for the whole family - one not to be missed!
WEAR GREEN and enter to win our cash prize raffle! Just visit the info booth to enter!
Only $6 admission at the door, kids 12 and under are free, free parking, and a free porting system to help with large purchases!
Monroe City Council Meeting
Council meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers at Monroe City Hall. In the event that the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a City observed holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following business day. Meetings beginning at 7:30 PM and are often preceded by a work session at 6:30 PM, which is also open to the public.
How do I get placed on the City Council's agenda?
You must submit a request in writing to the Clerk's Office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. Mailing address: 120 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161.
How do I sign up to speak at a Council meeting?
Monroe City Council is committed to allowing members of the public an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions. Public leadership is provided by Council through verbal and written communications with constituents. All comments and suggestions are addressed to the Council during the Public Comment Period during the Council's monthly meeting. Each speaker will have 3 minutes. However, the Mayor reserves the right, based on circumstances, to establish a different time limit. The Mayor may also limit repetitious comments in order to enable Council to conduct its meeting.
Dundee School Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/@dundeecommunityschools4898/streams
Candle Light Vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance
The Transgender day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence.
Dundee School Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/@dundeecommunityschools4898/streams
The Michigan Tattoo Convention
The Michigan Tattoo Convention will officially be held on November 11th, 2023 at the FMB Expo Center inside the Monroe County Fairgrounds.
100+ Tattoo Artist and Vendor Booths.
The perfect event to get tattooed at.
Tickets available at: www.natethompsonvideo.com/tattoo
Interested Artists/Vendors email: nate@natethompsonvideo.com
Monroe City General Election
Election for the City of Monroe, Mayor, Council and Clerk-Treasurer.
Election Day registrants may register, obtain and vote an AV ballot at the Clerk’s office or vote in person at precinct.
Find your precinct: https://www.monroemi.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10126595&pageId=10352077
Register to Vote Information: https://www.monroemi.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10126595&pageId=10352086
What to Expect: https://www.monroemi.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10126595&pageId=10352080
Ellis Youth Makers' Market
Please join us for the Ellis Youth Maker's Mart! We will have 40+ youth crafters and creators selling their wares at the Ellis Youth Maker's Mart!
$149 Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings.
A package of five screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
• Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque-one of the leading causes of strokes.
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that could lead to a ruptured aorta.
• Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Osteoporosis Risk Assessment-Ultrasound screens the shin bone for bone mass density. Osteoporosis is painless and silent in the early stages.
Schedule your appointment today and receive special package pricing.
Register by calling toll free 1-800-690-6495, text the word "circle" to 216-279-1607, or register online at https://llsa.social/HC
Nocturnal Monroe
🦇Come one…come all… to shop local! We are excited to announce the amazing schedule of our Grand Opening on October 28th🦇
We will have vendors popped up in our Marketplace from 3pm-7pm
We will also have the eerie sounds of Spooky Charles of ThePicassos starting at 8pm
Our vendor list features:
Grow Grace
Kellie Bakes & Co
Lunar Spell Soap & Scent Company
The Conservatory
Wicked Wicks Soy Co
We are so excited to have these amazing people and product at our coffee shop so please come out and support them on October 28th!
Dundee School Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/@dundeecommunityschools4898/streams
The Vintage Market presents: Wicked Pickin'
The Vintage Market presents: Wicked Pickin'
Join us at our highly anticipated Fall Market - NOW A 2 DAY EVENT!
Saturday, October 7th 4pm-9pm
Sunday, October 8th - 10am to 4pm
Monroe County Fairgrounds
3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI.
The Vintage Market is a vintage inspired, flea-market style, upscale shopping event featuring some of the most amazing local curators, artisans, shops, and small businesses!
A DREAM shopping day!!
Vintage, antiques, rustic, furniture, home decor, farmhouse finds, bohemian goods, rusty treasures, barn salvage, kitchenware, candles, gypsy couture, chippy wood, upscale handmade items, clothing, jewelry, accessories, curiosities, art, garden decor, fun.. and SO MUCH MORE!
*Shop 200+ vendors
*Beautiful displays
*Beer / Adult Beverages
*Live music both days
*Huge food truck rally
*Dancing witches
*The Headless Horseman
*Vintage camper boutiques
*Mobile fashion boutiques
*Psychic readings with Billy Tyler Healing
*Free photo booths
*Pony rides & face paint
*Special guests for kids with Addies Closet Parties
*Costume contest
*Free trick-or-treating in vendor booths
*AND MORE!
No tickets needed! Just $6 general admission at the gate - Kids 12 and under free.
Outdoor event with indoor area
Lots of FREE parking - and handicapped friendly venue!
FREE porting system to help with large purchases! FREE bag check so you don't have to carry around all those bags while you enjoy the Market!
Come to one of the areas most anticipated events and see what the fuss is all about!
We have so many amazing surprises in store for you... stay tuned!
APPLY TO BECOME A VENDOR:
thevintagemarketmi.com/become-vendor