Community Events
Perryville offers many activities the whole family can enjoy. Concerts, plays, fireworks or old fashioned family fun, Perry County has it all.
MAY 25-26, 2013
OLD TIMERS DAY
The River Hills Antique Tractor Club will hold the 37th annual Old Timers Days on May 25th & 26th, 2013 at the Seminary Picnic Grounds in Perryville, MO. There will be antique tractors, cars and trucks on display as well as threshing, sawmilling, hay bailing, corn shelling and much more. Several area crafters will be there as well. For more information, please call Allen Muench at 573-587-2813 or Jerry Davis at 273-547-4556. For craft show information, please call Mary Lou Muench at 573-824-5828 orSandy Davis and Pam Klaus at 573-547-4556 or email pklaus@davisfs.com.
JUNE 23, 2013
GAZEBO CONCERT featuring Classy Chassy Country
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. 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.
JUNE 22, 2013
BIKER'S ON THE SQUARE - Hosted by the Downtown Revitalization Committee
From 9:30am – 11:30pm. Join them for the 10:00am police escort of Bike Parade to Miraculous Medal grounds for Blessing of the Bikes – You will want to come see all the motorcycles! Enjoy drinks, food and live entertainment on the downtown square in Perryville! For more information, please contact the Economic Development Authority office at 573-547-1097.
For a craft fair vendor application, please click here.
To view the event flyer, please click here.
JULY 28, 2013
GAZEBO CONCERT featuring Curreykorn
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. 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 2-3, 2013
SEMINARY PICINIC
Where friends meet friends from everywhere”, Events include a Hand Crafted Quilt Bingo, Concessions, Rides, Antiques Carousel, and Live Entertainment. Sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. For information contact Parish Office at 573-547-4591.
AUGUST 25, 2013
GAZEBO CONCERT featuring George Portz & Friends of Bluegrass
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on Sunday from 5pm-7pm. 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 29-31, 2013
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 20-21, 2013
EAST PERRY FAIR
"The Biggest (and Best) Little Fair in the Land” in Altenburg, MO. For more information call the Fair Office at 573-824-5827.
OCTOBER 12, 2013
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 24, 2013
MOONLIGHT MADNESS
On the square in Perryville: In-store sales & promotions, children’s Halloween Parade and costume judging, pumpkin decorating contest, pet costume contest and trunk or treat. Parade assembles near the gazebo at 6pm.
OCTOBER 25, 2013
4th ANNUAL POKER WALK
Join us for a night of Fun during our 4th 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.
DECEMBER 6, 2013
HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Light displays in the Perryville City Park. Christmas parade to leave the armory at 5:30pm. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and elves arrive to visit with children on the square. 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 cari@perryvillemo.com.
