History
Monrovia Festival & Community Association
began as the Monrovia Festival Committee in 1984. It was founded to celebrate the Sesquicentennial, the 150th Birthday of Monrovia Indiana.
40 years later, the Monrovia Festival & Community Association continues the tradition of celebrating Monrovia by putting on the annual Monrovia Festival.
As a non-profit, the committee has added many other community-minded activities to enhance the lives of the people of Monrovia.
began as the Monrovia Festival Committee in 1984. It was founded to celebrate the Sesquicentennial, the 150th Birthday of Monrovia Indiana.
40 years later, the Monrovia Festival & Community Association continues the tradition of celebrating Monrovia by putting on the annual Monrovia Festival.
As a non-profit, the committee has added many other community-minded activities to enhance the lives of the people of Monrovia.
- 2 Yearly $1000 Scholarships for High School Graduates to further their education in a post-secondary school
- Sponsor 10 local children during Christmas
- A Monrovia Hometown Christmas
- Host Euchre Night- 3rd Saturday of each month, Wizard 2nd & Last Friday/ Month
- Community Halloween Party
- Building Rentals for Monrovia and surrounding areas
- Donated $ to our local Fire Department
- Donated $ to our local Police Department
- Donated $ for Historical Markers around town
- Donate Community Building for bereavement dinners
- Donate to local families in time of need
- Donate the parking lot uptown for the use of the public
- Donate use of building to Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs & Religious Education and Adult Services
These videos were taken from Monrovia Memories Youtube Channel. They show Monrovia, Sesquicentennial Planning and the first Festival in 1984.
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