Sweets and Treats Brings Halloween Excitement to Historic Downtown Perry Historic Downtown Perry invites the community to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This free event offers an exciting opportunity for attendees to collect candy and trinkets from downtown merchants and local organizations. Costumes are highly encouraged, as well as your own bag or bucket for treats. Dream a Little Wish Entertainment will feature princesses and...

Perry Named to Georgia Placemaking Collaborative The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) named the City of Perry as a firt-year community in the Georgia Placemaking Collaborative’s 2024 program. The collaborative is a two-year program that seeks to bring or restore prosperity through the creation of a community placemaking strategy. The stratgies capitalize on local assets to creat health, appealing, and unique places for people to live, work,...

Historic Christmas on Carroll Features Christmas Past, Present, & Future The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee presents Historic Christmas on Carroll on December 17 in Historic Downtown Perry from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will feature stilt walkers dressed as Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The entertainers will engage visitors and be available for photo opportunities. The Houston County Public Library Perry Branch will read a story on the downtown...

Historic Downtown Perry To Host Annual Sweets and Treats Event Historic Downtown Perry invites participants to the annual Sweets and Treats event on October 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes as they collect candy and trinkets from participating downtown merchants and outside organizations. Participants can enter from any side of the event footprint. There is not a designated starting or end point. A map of downtown...

Historic Downtown Perry Features Deals During Sidewalk Sale The Historic Downtown Perry merchants will host the bi-annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The annual Sidewalk Sale seeks to bring residents and visitors an opportunity to shop the downtown stores at discounted prices as they prepare for the fall season. “The Downtown Perry Sidewalk Sale happens twice a year. This sale is a great opportunity for participants to support local...

Perry’s Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week The Perry Farmers’ Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 7-13, 2022. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide through training, technical assistance, and network-building. This year, the campaign is...

Perry Main Street is excited to partner with the Houston County Board of Education to present the second book in our StoryWalk® series. Join us in Downtown Perry on December 10th-12th to read The Sweet Smell of Christmas. StoryWalk® is a fun way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors simultaneously by taking pages from children’s books and placing them along paths for participants. Select stores in Downtown Perry will post pages from a storybook in their...

Historic Downtown Perry invites you to shop local and help Perry’s economy thrive during Small Business Saturday on November 27. The Main Street Advisory Board is giving away a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars for those who visit and shop in Historic Downtown Perry. Visiting a participating business = 1 token Making a purchase at a business = +1 token Collect 20 tokens and turn them in for a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars.

Historic Downtown Perry Hosts Holiday Events The Perry Downtown Promotions Committee announces events through December for the Holiday shopping season. Holiday Open House – November 20 – Get a glimpse of what our downtown has to offer for the holiday season! Shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Small Business Saturday – November 27 – Shop downtown for a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars. Shops are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. North Pole Party – December 4...

City Celebrates Andrews Heights Park The City of Perry hosted a dedication for Andrew Heights Park on November 18 to further provide pocket parks to neighborhoods. The 0.24-acre park is designed as part of the Perry Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Master Plan and incorporates the expansion of the Downtown District. Amenities include swings for various ages and abilities, inclusive spinner, and a concrete picnic table under the shade of large oak trees. Andrews Heights Park...

Perry Gravity Grand Prix Revs Up This Weekend The derby car race is headed back to Washington Street on Saturday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. The event is free to watch and lasts until 2:00 p.m. Whether you seek the thrill of a downhill race or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, the Perry Gravity Grand Prix offers plenty of excitement for all ages. The event will feature food trucks, music, and the best derby cars in Georgia. Spectators are asked to bring bag chairs and watch from the...

Historic Downtown Perry Delights With Sweets & Treats The annual Historic Downtown Perry Sweets and Treats is scheduled for Friday, October 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Trick-or-treaters are invited to dress up in their costumes to explore shops and restaurants and gather special treats along the way. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Road closures begin at 4:00 p.m. for the following streets: Washington Street/Carroll Street Ball Street/Commerce...