Monte Rio Revival

Monte Rio Revival

Friday, June 5th from 5-9pm

Join us on Friday, June 5th from 5-9pm for a free, family-friendly celebration of the legacy and future of Monte Rio’s unique historic downtown, once home to a bustling train station, an eight-story hotel, and dozens of local businesses.

Inspired by the magic of last October’s inaugural event, we’re kicking off this season with a local art market featuring returning vendors and special newcomers, local food, live music with some of the best acts from the Monte Rio Theater Open Mic, and large-scale historic photos displayed throughout the downtown. Archival photos and videos will be projected in a special downtown location, and the doors of the Russian River Historical Society and Monte Rio Fire Station will be open for visitors to tour during the special event. Opportunities to volunteer for cleanup and continued revitalization of the historic downtown will take place on Saturday May 9th from 9am-11am. Join us and be part of the revival! 

The Monte Rio Revival is made possible in collaboration with many local organizations including Friends of Monte Rio and the Russian River Historical Society, and is funded, in part, by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. A second Monte Rio Revival is planned for Friday, October 2nd.

More details and to help spread the word, see our Facebook event. For more information, contact Colin Mutchler at colin@russianriverhistory.org or 415-519-9911.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Q: Is there an admission fee or cost to attend? A: No, the Monte Rio Revival is completely free and open to all community members. There is no admission fee.
• Q: Where should I park for the event? A: Parking is available across the Monte Rio bridge near the Rio Theater and Community Center. Please plan for a short walk to the event location.
• Q: Is this event family-friendly? What activities are available for children? A: Absolutely! This is a multigenerational community event. Children will enjoy the art market, historic photo projections, and the general festive atmosphere. We encourage families to attend together.
• Q: What should I bring? A: Just bring yourself, family, and friends! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors along with tables for eating. You may want to bring your own folding chair for maximum comfort.
• Q: Can I volunteer or help with the event? A: Yes! There are volunteer cleanup days on Saturdays April 18th and May 9th from 9am-11am where community members can help with downtown cleanup efforts and discuss ideas for continued revitalization. During the event itself, there will be chalk and a community wall where attendees can share ideas and hopes for the future of historic downtown Monte Rio.
• Q: Will there be any street closures or traffic impacts? A: There is a possibility that the one block of Main St. will be temporarily closes during the event. If so, cars will be able to drive around using Fir Rd and Bohemian Hwy.
• Q: Will there be restroom facilities available? A: Yes, public restroom facilities will be available at the nearby Tennis Courts and also available at the RRHS archive.
• Q: Are pets welcome? A: If you are bringing your furry friend, please keep them on a lease and follow all county ordinances and regulations.