Past Monto Festival’s

09/10/2024

🎉 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗢! 🎉

What an unforgettable weekend celebrating Monto’s 100-year milestone! After 18 months of planning and countless volunteer hours, the Monto 100 Year Festival has finally come to life, and it couldn’t have been a greater success!

We want to give a huge shoutout to all our amazing sponsors below. Your generous support made all of this possible! 🙌

But most of all, thank 𝗬𝗢𝗨—those who travelled near and far to join us in this celebration. Whether you were reconnecting with old friends, family, or simply reliving memories in our wonderful town, you made this weekend truly special. It was heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and the love for Monto alive and well.

Here’s to the next 100 years! 🥳

07/10/2024

📣 Congratulations 📣
To everyone that made the 100th anniversary parade spectacular.
You are all truly amazing & winners in our eyes 🤩

Below is the judges pick and crowd favourite:
🏆 Best on Theme ~ Ridgehaven
🎊 Best Decorated ~ Garden Club
🎭 Most Humorous ~ Circus Stunts
💰 Crowd Favourite ~ Mulgildie State School

07/10/2024

Congratulations to the Monto Festival Raffle winners 🥳

Prize:
ARTISAN JEWELLERY - Three Moon Pendant
Winner:
Ticket number 170 - Rachel Fisher

Prize:
$1000 travel voucher
Winner:
Ticket number 226 - Judy Spencer

05/10/2024

Update:
The Monto Three Moon Silo’s is a working grain silo and unfortunately the ‘lighting of the silo’s’ has coincide with grain deliveries up to 7pm at night.
Due to this reason there is no guarantee that the silos will be lite up every night.

Update:
The Monto Three Moon Silo’s is a working grain silo and unfortunately the ‘lighting of the silo’s’ has coincide with grain deliveries up to 7pm at night.
Due to this reason there is no guarantee that the silos will be lite up every night.

🌟 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! 🌟

To celebrate this special occasion, the 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 will be 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟵 𝗣𝗠! This stunning display is the perfect opportunity for our visitors to capture some incredible photos and experience the beauty of Monto in a whole new light.

Don’t miss out on this unique photo opportunity during the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 📸✨

04/10/2024

🎉 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 – 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🎉

The countdown is on for the biggest celebration of the century! Join us for the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, and get ready for a day full of fun, food, and fantastic entertainment! 🌟

Here's what you can expect:

🎤 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
- 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆
- 🎂 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 to celebrate 100 years of Monto
- 🎶 Debut of the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴
- 🚜 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Monto on parade!

🛍️ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: Explore local artisans and handcrafted goods!
🍔 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀: Satisfy your cravings with delicious eats from our lineup of food vendors!
🎡 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆: Fun, games, and rides for all ages!
🎸 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: Get ready to groove with live performances all day and night!

✨ 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮: A special space filled with fun activities and surprises for the little ones!

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, 5th October
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9am - 11pm!
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Newton Street, Monto

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 with an unforgettable day! 🎉💫

04/10/2024

🚌✨ 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽é𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🍸🍴

With thanks to Packs N Pedals, we’re excited to offer a 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 to ensure you arrive in style to the 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 & 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽é𝘀 event! 🎉

📍 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺):
- Monto Colonial Motor Inn
- Monto Post Office
- Three Moon Motel
- Monto Caravan Park
- Monto Showgrounds (Kennedy St entrance)

🚌 The 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 will begin at 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 from 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, ensuring a safe and easy ride home after a wonderful evening!

🥂 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, 4th October
⏰ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30pm
📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Monto Racecourse

No need to worry about driving – simply hop on, relax, and enjoy your evening! 🌟

03/10/2024

A reminder that the RV Park is ＣＬＯＳＥＤ for the Monto 100 Year Festival - 5 October 2024

Alternative camping and caravan parks are available at the Monto Showgrounds. See below for details.

Sites 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 be booked online as there are no payment arrangements onsite.

We hope you have a fabulous weekend!

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡

We know a lot of people have been anxiously waiting for this news, and we appreciate your patience!

𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 https://www.trybooking.com/CRNGV

Caravan and Camping sites will be available at the Monto Showgrounds between the 1 - 8 October 2024.

The Showgrounds are in a central location for the events of the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, which will be held throughout the weekend at the Monto Racecourse, Newton Street, Lions Park and the Monto Three Moon Historical & Cultural Complex.

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
- Pre-bookings for sites are essential. We cannot accept bookings on the day.
- Bookings are ONLY available online through the 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲.
- There are NO facilities to book via phone or in-person.
- Sites are available between 1st to 8th October 2024.

𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦
- Powered and unpowered sites are available on a limited basis.
- Powered site fee is $30/day.
- Unpowered site fee is $15/day.

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
- Communal toilets and showers are available for free.
- A dump point is available.

03/10/2024

🍽️🍻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 - 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗳é𝘀 & 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲! 🍻🍽️

Heading to the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹? You won’t have to go far to find amazing food and drink! Our wonderful 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗳é𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝘀 are ready to serve up delicious meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the event.

Be sure to visit:

🍻 Albert Hotel Monto
☕ The Little Blue Wren Café
🍰 Café Delicious
🥤 Monto Coffee Lounge
🍺 Monto's Grand Hotel
🍳 The Full Monty
🎨 Monto Museum of Art (licensed bar from 3pm Saturday)

From hearty pub meals to coffee and cake, there’s something for every taste and craving! Support local and enjoy everything our vibrant town has to offer at the festival.

03/10/2024

🎉🎈 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 - 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽!🎈🎉

Get ready for a feast this 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵, at the Monto 100 Year Street Festival! We've got an incredible range of food trucks rolling in to serve up something for everyone, whether you're craving something 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘆 or you've got a 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 to satisfy!

🌭 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 - hearty, flavorful, and delicious!
🍜 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 - exotic spices and authentic tastes to transport your taste buds.
🍟 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 - crispy, spiralled, and oh-so-good.
☕ 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 - to keep you energised all day long!
🍰 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 - sweet treats that will melt in your mouth.
🍦 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 - cool down with a scoop of your favorite flavor.

You'll find these yummy delights as part of the Makers Market in Newton Street. And some of these trucks will be parked next to the Art Walk in 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 too!

From street snacks to dessert delights, there's something for everyone at the festival! Make sure you stop by and grab a bite (or two 😉) this Saturday. See you there!