Friday
Friday night’s line-up is filled with fun for the entire family. Party in the park, admire classic cars, catch the talent showcase, and end your evening watching fireworks light up the night!
Family Fun Night
5 - 8 p.m.
Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
Let the celebration begin! Monticello Riverfest kicks off with Family Fun Night at Pioneer Park.
The annual Family Fun Night showcases great food, games, petting zoo, classic cars, pie eating contest and more in one of Monticello’s beautiful parks. A perfect way to start your Riverfest weekend! Held on Thursday evening in years past, the Family Fun Night moved to Friday evening to better accommodate busy schedules.
Friday’s Family Fun Night features:
Classic Car Show
Show off your ride and admire a variety of classic, collector, custom, and unique vehicles displayed on the west side of Pioneer Park.
Food Concessions
Grab extra napkins! Sloppy Joes are a Family Fun Night tradition. Sloppy Joe Dinner and Hot Dogs are available for purchase at the Pioneer Park Pavilion as well as at a stand near the Classic Car Show. If you are looking for something sweet, snow cones and root beer floats are also available for purchase.
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
Admire some cute furry friends at the ever-popular petting zoo. Children’s pony rides are available for purchase.
Kids Games
Check out the Kids Games play area on the west side of Pioneer Park Pavilion.
Home Depot Kids’ Building Clinic
Be a builder, a creator, and a carpenter at the Home Depot Kids’ Building Clinic! Kids can choose a small wooden project to assemble and take home.
Bounce Houses
Burn a little energy and show off your jumping skills in bounce houses by the Bouncy House Guy. Available for purchase.
KRWC Roadshow
The KRWC AM 1360 Roadshow livens Family Fun Night with entertaining games and contests.
Pie Eating Contest at 6 p.m.
A crowd favorite! Local community leaders unleash their hunger and devour the competition in this annual pie eating contest. Winners walk away with the traveling trophy and a powerful sense of accomplishment!
K9 Demonstration at 7 p.m.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Department displays training and teamwork in their K9 Demonstration Show.
Classic Car Show
5 - 8 p.m.
Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue NE, Monticello, MN 55362
The Classic Car Show at Pioneer Park attracts car enthusiasts from the region!
Show off your ride and admire a variety of classic, collector, custom, and unique vehicles displayed on the west side of Pioneer Park. Participants receive a Riverfest collector dash plaque. This free event is part of Riverfest’s Family Fun night and brings a wide variety of cars and fans.
Follow Monticello Riverfest Carshow on Facebook for event details and photo sharing.
Riverfest Talent Showcase
7:30 p.m.
Monticello High School Auditorium, 5225 School Boulevard, Monticello, MN 55362
Experience Monticello’s best at the Riverfest Talent Showcase!
Enjoy an evening of singing, music, dancing, and more on the Monticello High School stage. The talent showcase features area performers and is appropriate for attendees of all ages. Tickets are $3, cash only, and general admission. Children 5 and under are free.
If you are interested performing, please call or text Brittany before July 1, 2024 at 763.218.0445 to reserve an audition time.
Fireworks
at Sundown
Monticello High School Grounds, 5225 School Boulevard, Monticello, MN 55362
Light it up with Monticello Riverfest’s Fireworks show!
Grab your lawn chairs and favorite snacks and settle in for the Riverfest fireworks show! Fireworks are launched when the sun goes down from the grounds between Eastview Elementary and the Monticello High School. With this central location, there are many fantastic places for you to catch all the action.
