# History events in Monticello, IL, Today and Upcoming History events in Monticello, IL

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Monticello, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Monticello like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Monticello, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Monticello like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Monticello

- **Event Name**: Train Ride (Diesel) 2026
  - **Description**: Ticket includes round trip train ride of approximately 1 hour duration and seven miles in length.
Guests may board train either at main MuseAbout this EventTicket includes round trip train ride of approximately 1 ho
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/train-ride-diesel-2026/100001981869071744
  - **Venue**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 17
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Steam and Streamliner Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: Step back in time and experience two different eras of railroading at the Monticello Railway Museum's Steam and Streamliner Weekend!About this EventOn May 23rd and 24th, join us for a memorable journey into the past at th
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/steam-and-streamliner-weekend-2026/100001982082491087
  - **Venue**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing
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  - **Price**: USD 17 to 28
  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Lunch on the Diner 2026
  - **Description**: Join us and step aboard for a unique dining experience with Lunch on the Diner!About this EventJoin and step aboard for a unique dining experience with Lunch on the Diner! This first-class train ride experience combines t
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/lunch-on-the-diner-2026/100001982082741837
  - **Venue**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing
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  - **Price**: USD 48
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Workshops, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Tractors and Trains 2026
  - **Description**: Experience a unique blend of history and adventure at the Monticello Railway Museum's Tractors and Trains event!About this EventOn August 15th, experience a unique blend of history and adventure at the Monticello Railway
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/tractors-and-trains-2026/100001981875907189
  - **Venue**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing
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  - **Price**: USD 12 to 23
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Throttle Time (Diesel) 2026
  - **Description**: Our Throttle Time program lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer using a vintage diesel locomotive.About this EventOur Throttle Time program lets you try your hand at being a locomotive engineer of a vintag
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/throttle-time-diesel-2026/100001981878290317
  - **Venue**: Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing
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  - **Price**: USD 339
- **Event Name**: Kirby Medical Center 85th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: We invite you to join Kirby Medical Center on September 13, 2026 as we commemorate 85 years of compassionate care and community service.

Community Open House & Celebration
Date: September 13, 2026 — Kirby Medical Center Campus

Details:
- Tours of th
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/kirby-medical-center-85th-anniversary-celebration/200029898331112
  - **Venue**: 1000 Medical Center Dr, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience
  - **Description**: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a remarkable and heart-wrenching chapter of American history unfolded as thousands of children embarked on a journey from the crowded streets of New York City to new lives in rural communities across the nation.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/from-new-york-to-the-heartland-the-orphan-train-experience/200029930918419
  - **Venue**: 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856
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- **Event Name**: John Heider: A History of Bucks Pond
  - **Description**: Thursday, April 30th starting at 2:00pm 

We are excited to welcome back local cemetery hunter, John Heider. Join us for a historical retrospective of Bucks Pond!
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/john-heider-a-history-of-bucks-pond/200029930915803
  - **Venue**: 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856
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## Trending Events in Monticello

- **Event Name**: Gary Allan
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Gary Allan, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Great Jones County Fair in the heart of Monticello, IA for an event that will redefine
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman at Great Jones County Fair
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Bailey Zimmerman at Great Jones County Fair, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Great Jones County Fair in dynamic Monticello, IA, this eve
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Theresa Caputo
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Theresa Caputo, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Resorts World Catskills - Monticello in the heart of Monticello, NY for an event that def
  - **Venue**: Resorts World Catskills - Monticello
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- **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Bailey Zimmerman, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Great Jones County Fair in dynamic Monticello, IA, this event will become the talk of t
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: The Bagel Festival 2026!
  - **Description**: 🥯 It’s the 2026 Bagel Festival! 🥯

Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 9AM on Broadway — also known as Bagel Blvd — in Monticello, NY for the biggest and best street festival in Sullivan County!

The Bagel Festival returns with an even BIGGER and BETTER
  - **Venue**: Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701, United States
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Riley Green, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Great Jones County Fair in vibrant Monticello, IA transforms into a realm of won
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green at Great Jones County Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Riley Green at Great Jones County Fair, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Great Jones County Fair in the heart of Monticello
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Megan Moroney
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Megan Moroney, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Great Jones County Fair in dynamic Monticello, IA, this event will become the talk of the
  - **Venue**: Great Jones County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Monster Truck Bash at MWC Memorial Park - Monticello, KY
  - **Description**: 🚨 MONSTER TRUCK BASH – FIRST TIME EVER IN MONTICELLO,  KY! 🚨 Save BIG with code KENTUCKY - Limited Time!

Get ready for earth-shaking horsepower and jaw-dropping stunts as the Monster Truck Bash roars into the MWC Memorial Park on Saturday, Aprill 25, 202
  - **Venue**: The Aspire Center and Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Monticello?
  - **A:** Train Ride (Diesel) 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing), Steam and Streamliner Weekend 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing), Lunch on the Diner 2026 (Sat May 30 2026 at 12:30 pm at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing), Tractors and Trains 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing), Throttle Time (Diesel) 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Monticello in April 2026?
  - **A:** Throttle Time (Diesel) 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am at Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing), From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 02:00 pm at 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856), John Heider: A History of Bucks Pond (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Monticello?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Monticello on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Monticello?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Monticello?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Monticello include Monticello Railway Museum Nelson Crossing, 1000 Medical Center Dr, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856, 4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Monticello?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Monticello range from USD 10 to USD 339. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Monticello?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Monticello include Monticello Railway Museum, Kirby Medical Center, Allerton Public Library.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Monticello?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Monticello.

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