The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (July 15, 2012) – The Trustees of the Village of Monticello, in partnership with the Monticello Day Committee, have designated Sunday, August 5 as “Monticello Day.”

This fun-filled day is running in conjunction with the 33^rd Annual Monticello Rotary Monster 5K and 10K Walk and Run, which begins promptly at 8:45 a.m.

Activities throughout the village will focus on family, children and community, and include both the Monticello Craft & Farm Fest, as well as an evening Concert on the Courthouse Lawn featuring local band SJP.

An informal Classic Car Cruise-In is also in the works. All Classic car owners and fans are more than welcomed to participate.

Monticello Day was born out of a cherished respect for Monticello’s history in combination with a strong commitment to the future of Monticello, the heart of Sullivan County.

The committee has announced that more than 30 activities will be taking place. The line-up is still in progress, but includes: Luigi’s Zeppole-Calzone Cart; Zumba by Lisa Tracy; Henry Good’s Highway Hilton New & Old 18 Wheeler Super-Cool Cabs; Chamber on the Run RV; Historian John Conway; Dunking Booth and more by Spencer Daniel’s Agency; Historical Bio Boards reflecting the first 200 years of the History of Monticello; Monticello MMA; IBAM Boxing Demos; Walk Live Classes; a few Harley Davidson Motorcycles; Bethel Motor Speedway – Steelhorse Race Team and much more.

All participants and interested parties are welcome to attend the organizational meetings, which are continuing on a regular basis on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Kristt Company, 369 Broadway in Monticello.

Contact Les Kristt at 845-794-6639 or Kathy Kreiter at 845-665-1333 for more information or to get involved. You can also email Les at lrkristt@yahoo.com.