The City of Monroe and Monroe Festival Subcommittee are excited to announce the second annual Monroe Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! This is the premier wine event for visitors seeking to see, taste, and experience the bounty of the Southern Willamette Valley. Visitors from Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Harrisburg, Junction City, Springfield, Veneta and all surrounding areas come together for a day of sipping wines and brews, perusing and purchasing vintage goods with our local artisans and crafters, sampling delicious cuisine from local food trucks, listening to live music, competing in the BBQ Cook-Off Contest, riding a trolley on a historic tour, and enjoying family fun activities – all while celebrating Monroe’s heritage, environment, and culture. General admission to the Monroe Festival is free. Wristbands will be provided for wine and beer tastings in the big event tent with proper photo ID. Note, food is sold separately, and you must be 21 or older to participate in wine and beer tastings. What to Bring: Your love of local wine, brews, food including BBQ, live music, and family fun! Reminder: If you are a crafter or artisan vendor, food truck, winery, brewery, or distillery interested in participating in the Monroe Festival, please see the festival applications, located here: https://ci.monroe.or.us/monroe-festival/ If you would like to be a sponsor or participant in the BBQ Cook-Off Contest, please send an email to the Monroe Festival Subcommittee: festivalsandevents@ci.monroe.or.us We hope to see you at the Monroe Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2022!