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Shamrockin’ Karaoke to Kick off Perry’s 2024 Food Truck Friday Season

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

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

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

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...

City of Perry Hosts Second Annual Downtown Disco

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...

Perry Celebrates Independence Day in Historic Downtown Perry

Perry Celebrates Independence Day in Historic Downtown Perry The City of Perry will celebrate Independence Day on July 2, 2023 in Historic Downtown Perry beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Perry Patriot Parade featuring families, children, and community members will march down Carroll Street with flags, bikes, and personal transportation vehicles decorated to show their patriotic spirit. Attendees will then enjoy live music, photo opportunities, and on site vendors with food and beverages...

Perry Presents Kicks Off 2023 Season

Perry Presents Kicks Off 2023 Season The City of Perry kicks off the 2023 Perry Presents season at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, June 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. Vendors will also be on site selling food and beverages. Lawn chairs and blankets for seating are strongly encouraged. Outside coolers are permitted. Glass is prohibited. This event is free. Parking is limited and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. No...

Open Streets Celebrates Fun & Community in Downtown Perry

Open Streets Celebrates Fun & Community in Downtown Perry Open Streets will take place in Historic Downtown Perry on Friday, June 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open Streets Perry is a unique event that brings the community together as our downtown streets are closed to cars and open to the public – turning strangers into neighbors and neighbors into friends! Think of Open Streets Perry as an epic free block party hosted in the heart of Historic Downtown Perry! The streets of...

Annual Art in the Park Brings Outdoor Masterpieces to Perry

Annual Art in the Park Brings Outdoor Masterpieces to Perry The City of Perry will host the 3rd Annual Art In The Park Festival on May 13 at Heritage Oaks Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors will observe live artists creating outdoor masterpieces in real time. The festival features an assortment of regional artists and makers, a free immersive arts area, family activities, food truck vendors, and more at this family-friendly event. Live music by The Lubben Brothers begins at...

Community Health & Housing Fair Coming Back to Perry Community

Community Health & Housing Fair Coming Back to Perry Community The annual Perry Community Health and Housing Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 at the Perry Events Center. The event is Noon through 2:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy interacting with various Houston County health and housing professionals while browsing a variety of vendor booths. Due to the weather forecast, all event activities will take place inside the Perry Events Center. Attendees will meet health and...

Shamrock N Roll Food Truck Friday Cancelled Due to Weather Forecast

Shamrock N Roll Food Truck Friday Cancelled Due to Weather Forecast The Shamrock N Roll Food Truck Friday event scheduled for Friday, March 17 is cancelled due to the unfavorable weather forecast. Other upcoming City of Perry events may be found at https://perry-ga.gov/special-events-information. Event updates are also sent out via Perry Points text alerts. Sign up for text alerts by texting HELLO to (888)49-PERRY (73779). Click on the link and sign up for Perry Events...

Perry Celebrates New Year’s Eve with 10th Annual Buzzard Drop

Perry Celebrates New Year’s Eve with 10th Annual Buzzard Drop The 10th Annual Buzzard Drop will take place in Downtown Perry on December 31 from 7:00 P.M. to midnight. This event features free live entertainment and an interactive Kiddie Countdown for families with young kids to celebrate New Year’s Eve without having to miss bedtime. The Kiddie Countdown begins at 8:00 p.m. Participating downtown restaurants and stores will remain open. DJ Mix Master T will begin at 7:00...