RIDE 17 MUSIC FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
ALL LOCAL ACTS · ALL DAY LONG · ALL IN MERCER COUNTY · ALL COMPLETELY FREE
Festival Schedule
Village of Viola
Sip N’ Shop
Enjoy local vendors and live music while sipping your favorite energizing beverage from The Bean Field.
Jen and Lucy Craft performing live during event!
September 12 · 9 am
Location: 1708 13th St., Viola, IL
City Limits
Grab a cold drink and enjoy one of our local performers, Monica Austin! She will be singing all her original songs right on the patio of City Limits Bar and Grill.
September 12 · 3 pm
Location: 1303 10th Ave, Viola, IL
Village of Joy
Touch-a-Truck
September 12 · 11 am - 2 pm
We are partnering with the ROE #33 and MerCo MomCo to bring an event to Joy for the first time this year!
Children of all ages are welcome to come and experience different transportation vehicles by climbing on and seeing how they work! Plus, there will be music, food, and other fun activities.
Location: 203 N Washington St, Joy, IL
Village of New Windsor
New Windsor Depot
September 12 · 2 pm
Mercer County’s very own Levi Craft & Far Out 283, will be performing at the New Windsor Depot with his full band right by Depot Park. You can relax or bust a move listening to his tunes right on the lawn.
Location: 110 S 5th Ave, New Windsor, IL
City of New Boston
New Boston is celebrating all night long with music starting at 5 pm! There will be food trucks lined up next to Fish Fry Park to fill up while you sit back and relax in the park. Or maybe you want to get up and bust a move. Regardless, there is something in New Boston for everyone!
Fish Fry Park
Music Lineup
Dave and Missy · 5 pm
QC Rock Academy · 6 pm
Vital Signs · 8 pm
Food Truck Lineup
Chow Down
Guadalajara
Bayside Bistro
Location: 405 Main St., New Boston, IL
City of Aledo
Central Park
September 12 · 5 pm
Grab your lawn chairs and head on over to Central Park for Class of ‘82! They will be playing are your classic favorites. Plus, you can grab a drink from one of the local restaurants or bars to bring over to the park and enjoy.
Location: SE 2nd Ave, Aledo, IL
Cheers on Main
September 12 · 5 pm & 9 pm
Grab dinner and a drink while you enjoy live music by Ryan Koresko! Then cap the night off with some fun singing karaoke with Tanner Moffitt karaoke.
Location: 201 E Main St., Aledo, IL
Saucy’s
September 12 · 7 pm
Another local favorite being featured at this years Ride 17 festival at Saucy’s right on main strip in Aledo. You can enjoy listening to the Shelton Biddle and 1851 with your buddies and a cold beverage.
Location: 114 N College Ave, Aledo, IL
