Green County 2019 Guide

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monticello - in the heart of green county

monticello - in the heart of green county

fun facts + things to see and do

One of the first things Monticello visitors notice is the welcoming panorama of Lake Montesian - ideal for kayaking and canoeing. A handicap accessible fishing pier and a footbridge to the island make it a family favorite. Monticello’s Main Street is a neat and tidy downtown district with restaurants, a coffee shop, and several pubs. Gempeler’s Supermarket is a throwback to the good old days of full-service at an independently owned grocery store. Locally operated since 1972, Gempeler’s is the perfect spot for finding picnic supplies and local flavors. They have their very own line of Alpine Boy meats – bratwurst, bologna, summer sausage, wieners, Kalburwurst and Landjaeggers – all made and smoked onsite. The Voegeli’s have been raising registered Brown Swiss cows on a farm just north of Monticello since the 1850’s. Fifth generation brothers Jimmy and Bryan are at the helm of the family operation. You might get a chance to hear Jimmy singing the blues and playing keyboards with his band The Jimmys at festivals and events.

Get a taste of the past at the Monticello Historical Museum, located downtown in the former Woelffer Drug Store. “Homecoming” Weekend in July is a traditional hometown family favorite. Local groups host food stands with deep fried cheese curds (Lions club), homemade pie (Lioness), grilled sandwiches (Boy Scouts), and fresh-squeezed lemonade (Sports Boosters). The Friday night fish boil is sponsored by FFA and FFA Alumni, and the Sunday Chicken BBQ is sponsored by Community Club. Montesian Gardens is a community gardening project with handicap-accessible paved walking paths. The view changes with the seasons as different flowers and grasses come into bloom. The Badger and Sugar River Trails intersect east of the village. From there, it’s a quick ride downtown – try some fresh pie at M&M Café. Sample a slice of cheese history at Silver Lewis Cooperative - oldest continuously operating factory in Wisconsin. Cheese has been made at this location for more than 120 years.

Monticello Chamber • monticello-chamber.com