Jefferson County Watermelon Festival: The Watermelon Festival is the highlight of community activities in Jefferson County. Started over 50 years ago to recognize the watermelon growers of the county, the festival includes beauty pageants, dinners, street dance, arts and crafts, melon run, sports events, and parade. Held each year the third week of June, the festival encourages community groups to sponsor events and raise funds for ongoing projects. Click on the link above for this years Festival Schedule of Events.

Fourth of July Fireworks Show: The Chamber helps raise funds to cover the cost of the annual fireworks display. Noted as one of the best in north Florida, the display is manufactured and put on by a locally owned fireworks company.

Ghost Tours: Now you can join us on a “GHOST TOUR” of Historic Monticello and  Jefferson County.

Christmas Celebration: Christmas celebration held in downtown Monticello the first Friday night in December. Highlights Christmas music, crafts and children's performances.

Field Trial Banquet: Held in mid-January for a two week period at Dixie Plantation, this event has been held for over 100 years and is a trial for dogs and trainers. The trials take place over a course that encompasses almost the entire 10,000 acres of Dixie Plantation.