Township of Monroe

Experience a lively celebration of 18th-century living at the Great Trail Festival. Explore artisan booths, enjoy live music, and taste delicious historical foods such as kettle corn and apple butter. Watch skilled craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills like pottery making, blacksmithing, and weaving.

Visit the Algonquin Mill Complex, a historic village with a working grist mill, one-room schoolhouse, and log cabin. Attend the annual Algonquin Mill Fall Festival and witness demonstrations of traditional farming, candle making, and cider pressing. Enjoy tractor pulls, live music, and delicious homemade food.

Embark on a scenic hike along the trails at Bluebird Farm Park, offering picturesque views of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Keep an eye out for diverse bird species, including bluebirds, at the park’s Bluebird Trail. Relax by the fishing pond or have a picnic surrounded by nature.

Learn about the Civil War era at the McCook House Civil War Museum, once home to the prominent McCook family. Explore exhibits showcasing Civil War artifacts, period clothing, and historical displays. View the preserved rooms of the house and gain insight into the local impact of the war.

Participate in the annual Monroe County Fair featuring livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, and live entertainment. Enjoy fair favorites like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and fried treats. Watch exciting events such as demolition derbies, tractor pulls, and harness racing.