Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration of the legacy and future of Monte Rio’s unique historic downtown, once home to a bustling train station, an eight-story hotel, and dozens of local businesses. This free community gathering transforms the Park & Ride at the intersection of Moscow Road and Main Street into a vibrant celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and a local art market. After sunset, experience rare historic photos and videos from the Russian River Historical Society projected onto the side of Bartlett’s market along with a special performance. The event also includes open houses at the Historical Society archive and Monte Rio Fire Station, large-scale historic photographs, and opportunities to volunteer for cleanup and continued revitalization of the historic downtown on Saturday September 6th and Saturday September 27th from 9am-11am. Be part of the revival! Additional parking will be available across the Monte Rio bridge near the Rio Theater.

The Monte Rio Revival is supported by Friends of Monte Rio, the Russian River Historical Society, Monte Rio Fire Protection District (now Gold Ridge Fire District), and the two volunteer work days are organized in partnership with Monte Rio Recreation & Park District and Russian Riverkeeper. The event received funding through Creative Sonoma’s District 5 community arts grant program.

To learn more, please visit russianriverhistory.org.