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Visit MerCo Mercer County, Illinois is a place to see and explore!

Visit MerCo is your official destination for marketing Mercer County, IL and providing you with the most accurate tourist information.

A big thank you to our Bronze and Band Sponsors who are helping make this year’s Ride 17 Music Festival possible! We cou...
09/05/2026

A big thank you to our Bronze and Band Sponsors who are helping make this year’s Ride 17 Music Festival possible!

We couldn’t be more grateful for their support in bringing this event to life and for investing in the continued efforts of Visit MerCo to create opportunities and make a positive impact in our community.

Bronze Sponsors: Nutrien Ag Solutions, CBI Bank & Trust, Smith's Custom Meats and General Store , Country Financial - Tracy Bigham, and Mercer Market

Band Sponsors: City of Aledo Central Park Grooves, City of New Boston, IL, Cheers On Main, Saucy's , and City Limits

Thank you for supporting Visit MerCo and helping us fill Mercer County with great tunes, great experiences, and plenty of community spirit!

We'll be serving up more than just great tunes at the Ride 17 Music Festival! There is something yummy waiting for you a...
09/04/2026

We'll be serving up more than just great tunes at the Ride 17 Music Festival! There is something yummy waiting for you at every stop!

Start your day with baked goods & a cup of Joe at The Bean Field, grab lunch at the Touch-a-Truck event in Joy or the New Windsor Depot, and fill up for dinner at one of the many local bar & grills serving up their full menus while you listen to local artists.

But don't forget, City of New Boston, IL will be hosting the Food Truck Feud starting at 5pm!

So come hungry, stay awhile, and make your way across Mercer County for a full day of great food and even better music!

See the full lineup of grub & tunes on our website: https://bit.ly/4fYm773

We are so incredibly thankful to share that Pattern Energy is helping sponsor Ride 17 this year with a Bus Sponsorship!T...
09/03/2026

We are so incredibly thankful to share that Pattern Energy is helping sponsor Ride 17 this year with a Bus Sponsorship!

Thanks to their support, we will have buses running a continuous route through all of the participating towns from 1 PM to 10 PM!

And the best part? It’s completely FREE! 🙌

Hop on and off as you explore Ride 17, enjoy the music, visit local businesses and experience everything the day has to offer.

Thank you, Pattern Energy, for helping make Ride 17 more accessible for everyone!

Learn more about the event on our website: https://bit.ly/4fYm773

09/02/2026

We’re still recovering from all the fun we had this weekend!

Between the New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry and Aledo Main Street's Antiques Day, there was never a dull moment!

It’s official! 🎉 The DMV in Aledo, Illinois, is open for business!This is such a great addition to our community and an ...
08/31/2026

It’s official! 🎉 The DMV in Aledo, Illinois, is open for business!

This is such a great addition to our community and an exciting opportunity for our local businesses as more people visit downtown. We’re looking forward to seeing the extra foot traffic and activity this brings to our downtown!

Here’s to our new downstairs neighbors and their success here in Mercer County!

08/29/2026

The Antique Tractor parade is off to Brookstone of Aledo from the Aledo Main Street Antiques Day event. There is still time to come peruse the vendors, listen to some tunes and catch the BBQ cook off at the VFW.

Come on up to Central Park in Aledo now and then don’t forget to head down tonight to the New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry for dinner and some rides!

08/28/2026

There are two big events in Mercer County this weekend!

We’ve got the New Boston IL; Eventscken Fry today, tomorrow and Sunday, August 30th. Rides and vendors open up at 11am both Saturday and Sunday. Don’t forget to grab their signature fish and chicken fry meal!

After you hope on some rides, swing over to Aledo Main Street Antiques Day event happening tomorrow, Saturday 29th with main events from 9am - 4pm.

Get ready to get some grub this weekend Mercer County, we will see you out there!

08/27/2026

We heard from some real cowboys about why they love coming to the New Windsor Rodeo this weekend! 🤠

Thoughts on Nate’s changing to a cowboy hat?!?

08/22/2026

Who do you think nailed it? 🎸

A big thank you to Ryan Koresko Music for for providing the tunes! He’ll be bringing those guitar skills to Ride 17 on Saturday, September 12 at 5pm at Cheers On Main.

Want to hear some actual guitars at Ride 17? 😉 Check out the full schedule of concerts and start planning your day: https://bit.ly/4fYm773

08/21/2026

We are filling up on funnel cakes and lemonade shakeups here at the New Windsor Rodeo!

Come watch some real cowboys hit the arena tonight and tomorrow at 7pm.

Address

103 NE 2nd Avenue
Aledo, IL
61231

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13095072687

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