Community Events
Perryville offers many activities the whole family can enjoy. Concerts, plays, fireworks or old fashioned family fun, Perry County has it all.
JANUARY 26, 2012
ANNUAL CHAMBER MEETING - AMERICAN LEGION HALL
MARCH 17, 2012
2nd ANNUAL PES SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Perryville Elementary Spring Craft Fair will be held from 9am-2pm in the Elementary Multipurpose Building. There will be a $1.00 entry fee for adults which will enter you into a drawing for door prizes. Kids are FREE. In addition to the Craft Fair we will have a Bake Sale as well. For more information please contact PES at 573-547-7500 ext. 380.
APRIL 26, 2012
SPRING CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
MAY 11-12, 2012
MAYFEST AND CRAFT FAIR
Come and enjoy all the special events at the 27th Annual Mayfest. We will be having a parade and music on Friday evening. You can then enjoy our Craft Fair on Sat., along with Live Entertainment, Bed-Races, Contests, and much more. You can also visit our carnival which will be open May 9-12 2012. There’s something for everyone at the Perryville Mayfest! Bus Tours Welcome!
If you are interested in being a craft fair vendor, please click here for the application.
JUNE 24, 2012
GAZEBO CONCERT
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy Free Entertainment and family fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening in the cool shade of the trees on our beautiful Court House lawn.
JULY 4, 2012
ROTARY CLUB FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Rotary Club of Perryville puts on a spectacular fireworks display at our beautiful City Park each year. There is music playing in the park as everyone sets up their own seating. Fireworks begin at dusk.
JULY 22, 2012
GAZEBO CONCERT
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy Free Entertainment and family fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening in the cool shade of the trees on our beautiful Court House lawn.
AUGUST 3-4, 2012
SEMINARY PICINIC
“Where friends meet friends from everywhere”, Events include a Hand Crafted Quilt Bingo, Concessions, Rides, Antiques Carousel, and Live Entertainment. Event sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. For information contact Parish Office at 573-547-4591.
AUGUST 26, 2012
GAZEBO CONCERT
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy Free Entertainment and family fun! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening in the cool shade of the trees on our beautiful Court House lawn.
August 30-September 1,2012
61 YARD SALE
The 61 Yard Sale is an over 100 mile yard sale beginning in Jackson, MO and ending in Bloomsdale, MO. For more information visit us at www.61yardsale.com.
SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2012
EAST PERRY FAIR
“The Biggest (and Best) Little Fair in the Land” in Altenburg, MO
OCTOBER 13, 2012
SAXON FALL FESTIVAL
This annual event is held at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna. It features apple butter cooking in 30 gallon copper kettles over open fire displays and demonstrations of various arts and crafts. Local foods and special performances provided all day long. Bus tours welcome. For information contact Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 573-824-5404 or visit www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.
OCTOBER 16, 2012
FALL CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING - PERRYVILLE ELK'S LODGE
OCTOBER 25, 2012
MOONLIGHT MADNESS
On the square in Perryville: In-store sales, promotions, registration for mystery prizes, children’s Halloween Parade and costume judging, pumpkin decorating contest and pet costume contest. Register at participating businesses for Mystery Prizes from 4pm-7:30pm.
OCTOBER 26, 2012
3rd ANNUAL POKER WALK
Join us for a night of fun during our 3rd Annual Poker Walk. The Poker Walk will take place within 5 of our local restaurants/bars in downtown Perryville. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce Office at 573-547-6062.
OCTOBER 27, 2012
4th ANNUAL CHAMBER CHILI COOK-OFF
Come and enjoy some food and fun at our 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off. There will be entertainment as well as some good ol’ fashion competition. Come and enjoy samples from all vendors competing in categories from Chili to Salsa, and even Hot Wings. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce Office at 573-547-6062.
DECEMBER 7, 2012
HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Light displays in the Perryville City Park. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and elves arrive to visit with children on the square, carolers, in store display, promotions from 5pm-9pm. Treats and hot drinks are donated from local businesses, as well as music by the Perryville Elementary School Choir.
NOTE-Our Office is closed on all major holidays. If you have any events in our local area that you would like listed please contact the Chamber of Commerce Office at 573-547-6062, or email perryvillechamber@sbcglobal.net.
