Prairie Crossroads Mercantile

09/11/2026

We will be open from 8am-5pm tomorrow!!

We can't wait to see you and hope that you can take in all of the activities in Viola and along Hwy 17!!

09/06/2026

Stop in and visit us on this beautiful Sunday!!

Mercantile open 12-4pm
Prairie Cones open 1-6pm

09/04/2026

We have amazing fall candles to get you in the fall spirit and ice cream to keep you cool!!
😎 🍁

08/29/2026

It feels a lot like fall in the store today!

Stop in on your way to Antique Days in Aledo or on your way home.

Mercantile open 9am-5pm
Prairie Cones open 12-9pm

Make sure to get your ice cream fix in!!

08/28/2026

Sip and Shop is only two weeks away!!

If you’re a vendor, this is a great day to set up. Otherwise we hope to see all of you out shopping for the day!

Rodeo done ✔️
Time to start thinking about Sip n Shop!

If you havent signed up yet..there is still time! Reach out to [email protected] ir give us a call! 309 596 2937!

08/20/2026

It’s Rodeo weekend!!! We’ll see you at the parade!

Stop in for all of your fun rodeo gear for men, women and kids!!

We also have a great selection of locally raised beef and eggs. 🍳 🥩

Don’t forget the make your way in for ice cream this weekend on your way to the rodeo, horse show or parade too!!

08/15/2026

Giveaway time!!

Are you rodeo ready??

Want to win 4 free rodeo tickets? 🎟️

Stop in the Mercantile or Prairie Cones today and sign up.

While you are here, check out our rodeo t-shirts, new purse selection, hair clips, jewelry, we’ve got you covered!!

08/12/2026

Prairie Cones will be closed today, we will keep you updated as to Thursday’s hours. Thank you for understanding and feel free to stop in the Mercantile for ice cream pints.

Due to a power surge in the ice cream parlor, we will be closed, until we can get equipment back up and running. We will keep you updated on Thursday's hours. We do have pints available in the Prairie Crossroads Mercantile. Prairie Crossroads Mercantile is open until 5pm today.
Thank you for understanding! 🥰

08/11/2026

Last chance to earn money for your school’s booster club, and look good doing it!!

First round of orders going in at 3pm today.

$5 from each of these shirts will be donated to the local booster club. So far we have Sherrard, MC and United. We can have other colors made as well.

Message with your:
Email
Size
Two colors for letters (ex: shown in pictures)
T-Shirts- $25.99
Crew Sweatshirt- $35.99

08/10/2026

Monday morning breakfast with some of our favorites. If you haven’t tried our new Peach Cobbler or Blueberry Lemon syrups, you’re totally missing out. These are AMAZING!! Also, our all time favorite Maple Dude syrup is a Mercantile favorite.