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City of Perry Celebrates Juneteenth

The City of Perry will recognize Juneteenth with the 2nd annual Freedom Day Festival on Saturday, June 18 at Rozar Park from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Featuring food trucks, a variety of vendors, live entertainment on two stages, and much more, our FREE Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival promises to be an event that the entire family will enjoy! Additional free activities include:...

Perry Presents Returns for 2022 Season

Perry Presents Returns for 2022 Season The City of Perry will host the Perry Presents music festival at Heritage Oaks Park on Friday, June 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. People of all ages are encouraged to come and enjoy live music on the lawn by the Josh Gilbert Band from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. DJ Master T spinning a variety of hits from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vendors will be onsite selling food, beverages, and dessert options. “Perry Presents is the perfect way to start...

Open Streets Perry Provides Unique Downtown Experience

Open Streets, Perry’s newest event, will take place in Historic Downtown Perry on Friday, June 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 Historic Downtown...

The City of Perry Promotes Clean Neighborhoods, Health, and Housing

The City of Perry Promotes Clean Neighborhoods, Health, and Housing The Perry Trash Dash and Community Health & Housing Fair is scheduled for April 2. The City of Perry will host two events to promote clean, vibrant neighborhoods and offer free health and housing workshops on April 2. The Perry Trash Dash is scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This City-wide event is designed to support community engagement and promote clean, vibrant neighborhoods....

Food Truck Friday - March 18 | Weather Update

Food Truck Friday - March 18 | Weather Update The City of Perry continues to proactively monitor the weather forecast for tomorrow's Food Truck Friday | Superhero Night event. Based on recent communications with local and regional advisors, we currently plan to proceed with tomorrow's event. We encourage attendees to be weather aware and follow our page for any event-related updates. To receive weather updates on your phone relating to Food Truck Friday and other City of Perry...

Perry's Buzzard Drop is Back in 2022

Perry's Buzzard Drop is Back in 2022 Perry’s annual Buzzard Drop returns on Friday, December 31 in Historic Downtown Perry. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by ESG Operations, Inc. The City invites everyone to the biggest New Year’s Eve Celebration in Middle Georgia! The University of Georgia vs. Michigan Game Livestream A 16-foot screen streaming the Georgia vs. Michigan football playoff game will be available on Ball Street. Free Interactive Photobooth...

Perry Awarded Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

Perry Awarded Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts Perry has been awarded a Vibrant Communities grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Fifty-seven entities in 43 counties statewide received grants through the 2022 program. The funding will be used for additional cultural presentations at Perry’s International Festival on November 6. “Arts events supported by Vibrant Communities grants...

Perry Celebrates Diversity in First International Festival

Perry Celebrates Diversity in First International Festival The City of Perry will celebrate as multiple cultures come together for the City’s first International Festival on Saturday, November 6 in Historic Downtown Perry. This free event begins at 11:00 a.m. and lasts through 7:00 p.m. Over twenty countries will be represented through dance, song, good, shopping, and art. Three stages will showcase the talents of artists, dancers, musicians, and more, attendees will have the...

City of Perry Hosts Treats on the Trail

City of Perry Hosts Treats on the Trail The City of Perry will host Treats on the Trail at Heritage Oaks Park on Saturday, October 2 from 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Treats on the Trail is a unique trick-or-treating experience by combining a Halloween-themed hike and candy hunt. Dream a Little Wish Entertainment is partnering with the City to bring a cast of magical characters for attendees to meet at Treats on the Trail. Characters include the Sanderson Sisters (Hocus Pocus), Anna and Else...

City of Perry Approves COVID-19 Restrictions Policy

City of Perry Approves COVID-19 Restrictions Policy Perry City Council adopted a new COVID-19 restrictions policy at their August 30, 2021 called meeting. This policy was created to establish clear guidelines for City sponsored events during the pandemic. COVID-19 Restrictions Policy The policy outlines the following: City administration will provide a weekly report of new COVID positive cases and current hospitalized patients in Houston County to all interested parties. If...

Dogwood Derby Set For April 10 POSTPONED

UPDATE (April 9, 2021): Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Dogwood Derby is postponed. A rescheduled date for the event will be announced once available. Dogwood Derby Set for April 10 The official City of Perry Dogwood Derby will be held in Historic Downtown Perry on Saturday, April 10. The event is free to attend from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An officially sanctioned Perry Dogwood Festival event, the public is invited to spend the morning watching derby cars of all...