Montfort Wisconsin Community Information
Area children know Montfort as "the town with windmills, delicious popcorn and the best ice cream anywhere!" Not a bad recommendation! The wind-powered turbines stretching along Highway 18 can be seen for miles. Just across the highway, stop at the Tower Junction for food, spirits and bowling. Primarily an agricultural community, Montfort has an artisan cheese plant, Rural Route 1 specialty popcorn, and numerous small businesses including hardware, grocery and other essential services. Located at the junction of state highway 80 and US Hwy 18, it is only a 45 minute drive to Madison.
Economic Development
Montfort has local water and sewer utilities as well as ongoing improvement plans. Direct access to state and U.S. highways assures adequate transportation services for raw materials and manufactured goods. Industrial building sites and retail business locations are available. (See Montfort Economic Profile.)
Economic Development Contact Information
Ron Brisbois, Executive Director Grant County Econ. Dev. Corporation 916 E Elm St., Ste C Lancaster, WI 53813 Phone: 608-822-3501 Email: gcedc@grantcounty.org |
James Schmitz, Village President Village of Montfort 304 Dale Dr. Montfort, WI 53569 Phone: 563-599-2400 |
Tourism and Things to Do
Travelers through Montfort often stop at the Rural Route 1 Popcorn retail store located along Highway 18. The store includes a large gift shop featuring local artisans and products. Walk across the highway and enjoy delicious ice cream at Grab-A-Cone, then wander over to the park and let the kids play. Montfort also has a swimming pool, ball diamonds, walking trails, and other community recreation services and programs. Montfort holds their annual Big Days the first weekend in June with various activities such as a 2 mile run/walk, rib grilling contest, dance, and their famous VFW Chicken BBQ and parade on Sunday. Be sure to get there early!
Tourism Contact Information
Darlene Mickelson Grant County Tourism Council 916 E Elm St., Ste C Lancaster, WI 53813 Phone: 608-822-3501 Email: contact@grantcounty.org |
Shelly Kazda, Village Clerk Village of Montfort P.O. Box 157 Montfort, WI 53569 Phone: 608-943-6917 Email: clerk@montfortvillage.com |