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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...

Fall Film Series to Screen Elf on the Perry Events Center Lawn

Fall Film Series to Screen Elf on the Perry Events Center Lawn The City of Perry will screen Elf on the Perry Events Center lawn on Friday, December 2 beginning at sunset. The featured film, Elf, will be the final movie of the series to play on the big screen this fall. Free popcorn (while supplies last) and activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy during the movie. Food and beverage vendors will be on site with options for purchase. Before the film, enjoy free...

Fall Film Series to Screen Cars on the Perry Events Center Lawn

Fall Film Series to Screen Cars on the Perry Events Center Lawn The City of Perry will screen Cars on the Perry Events Center lawn on Friday, November 4 beginning at sunset. The featured film, Cars, will be the second movie of the series to play on the big screen this fall. Free popcorn (while supplies last) and activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy during the movie. Outside coolers are permitted. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and...

“80’s All Nite” Closes Out This Year’s Food Truck Friday Events

“80’s All Nite” Closes Out This Year’s Food Truck Friday Events The final Food Truck Friday of the year is scheduled for Friday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Perry. “80’s All Nite” is this month’s theme. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best 80’s inspired outfits. This event features more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Echospeed, and free family activities. Carroll, Ball, and Jernigan Streets...

City of Perry Kicks Off Fall Film Series

City of Perry Kicks off Fall Film Series The City of Perry kicks off the Fall Film Series at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, September 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The featured film, Remember The Titans, will be the first of 4 films to play on the big screen this fall. Free popcorn and activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy during the movie. “22 years ago, the Perry High School marching band can be found cheering for the Titans during their performances in the 2000...

A2Z Band to Perform at the 2nd Perry Presents Concert of the Season

The City of Perry will host Perry Presents at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, July 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The A2Z Band will perform live on the lawn from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After, DJ Mixmaster T will spin a variety of hits from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vendors will be onsite selling food, beverages, and dessert options. A ticket is NOT required for entry. This event is free. Parking is limited and entry is on a first come, first serve basis. No entry is allowed after the...

"Rock the Ribbon Night" Takes Over Food Truck Friday

Historic Downtown Perry will host Food Truck Friday on Friday, July 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Rock the Ribbon Night is this month’s theme. Attendees are encouraged to wear the color or ribbon that reflects their special cause. “We invite attendees to wear ribbons or apparel in the color(s) of a cause that is meaningful to them, such as a pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness or a multi-colored puzzle pattern for Autism Awareness,” says Special Events Coordinator, Anya...

Red, White, and Blues SOLD OUT

Our free Red, White, and Blues concert on July 3rd featuring the Georgia Big Band is sold out! To be added to the event waitlist or to return your tickets that you no longer intend to use, please visit: https://perry-ga.gov/red-white-and-blues-july-3-waitlist-ticket-return Protect yourself from online scams! As a reminder, all tickets are free and have no cash value or resale value. If you see someone trying to sell their tickets, please report their account as spam.

The City of Perry's Downtown Disco To Take Place in August

As the City of Perry's newest event, the Downtown Disco promises to be an evening filled with illuminated fun with glow in the dark EVERYTHING - bubbles, Gellyball, and more! So don your dancing shoes and bring your glow sticks, cause it is time to boogie! Inside the Perry Event Center (1121 Macon Road) enjoy a free Silent Disco, black lights, and a photo booth to capture the glowing memories with your friends and family! Outdoors on the lawn, enjoy live entertainment with The Macon...

Food Truck Friday is Back On July 15

Calling all foodies! Grab your calendars and save the date for Food Truck Friday | Rock The Ribbon Night on Friday, July 15! All ribbons are special, let’s reflect and pause! Wear the color or ribbon that reflects your special cause! Invite your friends and family to join us in Historic Downtown Perry as we celebrate Rock The Ribbon Night, featuring more than 20 food and beverage vendors, live entertainment from Cash’s Juke Joint, and free family activities including Bubbles...

Perry Presents SOLD OUT

All tickets have been claimed for our free Perry Presents event on June 24th! If you wish to be added to the waitlist or to return your tickets, head over to: https://perry-ga.gov/perry-presents-june-24th-waitlist... Protect yourself from online scams: As a reminder, all tickets are FREE and have no cash value or resale value. If you see anyone attempting to sell their tickets, please report them to: anya.turpin@perry-ga.gov For more information on upcoming events, visit...