Perry’s Buzzard Drop Explained Perry, Georgia didn’t set out to invent a quirky New Year’s Eve tradition. It started with a very practical headache: migrating buzzards loved our water towers. Each season, flocks settled in, left a mess, and damaged critical infrastructure. The city tried deterrents with little success. The turning point came with a simple insight about animal behavior – sometimes the most effective messenger is one of their own. With state permission and permits,...

Perry Buzzard Drop Earns Third Consecutive Nomination By USA TODAY The Perry Buzzard Drop is, once again, gaining national recognition. For the third consecutive year, the event has been nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year, USA TODAY’s panel of editors and experts select the most unique and beloved celebrations across the country, inviting the public to vote for their favorites. Perry’s Buzzard Drop, known for its...

City of Perry Wins Two National Awards for Signature Community Events The City of Perry has been recognized nationally with two 2025 Savvy Awards from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). The awards honor excellence in local government communications, public-sector marketing, and resident engagement. Perry received awards in the following categories: One-Time Event – Perry Independence Day Celebration Recurring Event – Perry Buzzard Drop The...

City of Perry to Host Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4 The City of Perry invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of free live music, family fun, and fireworks on Friday, July 4, in Historic Downtown Perry. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature live entertainment by the band Brandon Crocker. Food trucks and downtown restaurants will offer a variety of local dining options throughout the evening. Families can take part in free...

Perry Presents | Rock the 90s Event Cancellation Notice Due to the forecast of severe weather, Perry Presents | Rock the 90s scheduled for Friday, May 30 has been canceled out of an abundance of caution. Strong storms are expected in the area, and the safety of our attendees, staff, and vendors remains our top priority. 2025 Special Events

Perry International Festival Rescheduled It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the award-winning Perry International Festival set for this Saturday due to the expected impact of Hurricane Helene. This festival is a large event with many moving parts, including set-up the day prior to the event and performers traveling from various parts of the country. With public safety as our top priority, it’s crucial that our resources be focused on any clean-up efforts and...

Perry Wins National Awards for International Festival and Perry Presents The City of Perry’s International Festival and Perry Presents were awarded national awards by the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) at their annual conference in Arlington, Texas this month. The Perry International Festival won 1st in the nation. Perry Presents won 2nd in the nation. The association’s Savvy Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in local government communications,...

Shamrockin’ Karaoke to Kick off Perry’s 2024 Food Truck Friday Season Shamrockin’ Karaoke kicks off the City of Perry’s 2024 Food Truck Friday season on Friday, March 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. Shamrockin’ Karaoke combines delicious food trucks, beautiful Historic Downtown Perry, and karaoke. Pre-registered participants will showcase their karaoke skills on the big stage throughout the event with live entertainment provided by DJ Mixmaster T....

Perry Buzzard Drop Kicks off 200th Birthday Celebration The City of Perry is hosting the nationally-recognized New Year’s Eve celebration The Perry Buzzard Drop on Sunday, December 31 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. This year’s event will also kick-off Perry’s 200th Birthday Celebration. The 2024 year-long celebration includes events, historical tours, community pop up parties, official merchandise, and more. This year’s Buzzard Drop will feature live...

Accepting Vendor & Performer Applications For 2024 Event Season Be part of Perry's vibrant event scene! We are proud to provide a diverse range of events throughout the year to create unforgettable memories for our community and visitors. We're now accepting vendor and performer applications for the 2024 event season! NOTE: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into an event. All applications are thoroughly reviewed. Accepted vendors/performs are contacted directly...

Perry International Festival Returns With Exciting New Features The City of Perry will host the FREE 3rd Annual Perry International Festival on Saturday, September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. With representation from more than 25 countries, we invite residents and visitors to experience a day full of cultural immersion through dance, song, food, shopping, and art. The mission of the Perry International Festival is to promote the preservation of heritage and tradition through...

The City of Perry will host the second annual Downtown Disco on August 11 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Perry Events Center. Inside of the Perry Events Center, participants will partake in a Silent Disco with black lights featuring a photo booth, glow-in-the-dark face paint, and three DJs spinning the music. Due to the forecasted scattered thunderstorms in the evening, the outside portion of this event is cancelled. All ages are invited to participate in this event. This...