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Wine Walk to be held April 28
Event gives a perfect opportunity to sample new and different wines, beers, and ciders while enjoying appetizers in Monroe’s unique shops and boutiques
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Tara Kammes, volunteer licensed server of Monroe, poses with wine during the Nov. 2022 downtown Monroe Wine Walk.

MONROE — Downtown Monroe is getting uncorked earlier this year. Main Street Monroe’s popular event will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, April 28. 

The popular event, which is both a fundraiser for the 501(c)3 nonprofit and a retail event showcasing a variety of downtown businesses, has been held in the summer months the past two years.

Jordan Nordby, Executive Director, said that the change is based on feedback. “It’s a great event and we really want people to be able to get into all of the businesses and make a night of it,” he said. “Over the past six months, we’ve really heard from a good number of people about the freedom a Friday night gives, so we want to make sure everyone can take advantage of the event.”

Participants will be able to taste up to two samples at each participating business. Samples will include ciders, beer, as well as wine. They will range from beer from Bullquarian Brewhouse — the nanobrewery in the district — to international wines. Hawk’s Mill Winery, located in Browntown, which has unveiled wines at the event in the past, will continue to have a presence. 

Ticket options include an early bird ticket for $40. For those with that ticket, the event starts at 4 p.m. and will end at Minhas Kitchen for an end of the night bash which includes a complimentary cocktail. Minhas is sponsoring the event. 

General admission tickets are available for $30 with the event starting at 5 p.m. Designated Driver tickets are available, also. 

Participating stores include House to Home Designs, 213 Mercantile, Vintage Emporium, which is a seasonal pop up shop, Toy Haus, Edelweiss Gifts & More, Hemp1848, Luecke’s Diamond Center, The Local Joint, a new business that opened last fall, JoAnne’s Dress Shop, Frame ‘n Color, West Indies Portraiture, Urban Spa & Boutique, The Artful Dressmaker, and Thrift and Thrive which is opening in April. All stores will include heavy appetizers as food pairings which is included with the ticket. Many stores will also be having wine walk only promotions and sales. 

Tickets are limited. Interested persons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are currently on sale at www.mainstreetmonroe.org, and in person at Toy Haus and House to Home Designs. 

Questions may be directed to Jordan Nordby, Executive Director at 608-328-4023.