Event Calendar

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - the office will be closed in observance to Martin Luther King Jr.

Located at the American Legion Main Hall. Social Hour begins at 6pm - Steak Dinner is at 7pm. Special entertainment by "Court House Steps". Look for your invitation in the mail!

APRIL 24, 2008

SPRING QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP/SHOWCASE MEETING

You are invited to our meeting at the Knights of Columbus Main Hall, located at 31 Church Street. Social Hour begins at 6pm and dinner will be served at 7pm. Reservations are necessary and must be made by Monday, April 21, 2008. We hope to see you there!

The Annual May Procession to the Seminary Grotto is held every year on the first Sunday of May. The Procession starts at the St. Marys of the Barrens Seminary Church and proceeds on to the Grotto. For more information call 573-547-8344.

"MAYFEST TAILGATE 2008"
Held annually "On the Square" in Perryville on Friday and Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend. Perryville’s Mayfest has something for everyone - Parade, Craft Fair, Quilt Show, Mayfest Idol, Antique Car & Tractor Show, Youth Art Show, Live Entertainment including Country, Gospel, Bluegrass, 50's & 60's; 5-K Run, Carnival Rides, Contests, Local Foods, Street Dances and Special Attractions. Mayfest is sponsored by the Perryville Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 573-547-6062.

8th annual- held at the East Perry Fair Grounds. IPRA sanctioned will have all the thrills of a professional rodeo. Locals will be able to participate. Come out and enjoy everything from Barrel Racing to Bull Riding. For more information contact the Chamber office at 573-547-6062.

The "Spirit of America" will fill the air at Perryville City Park on Independence Day. This celebration is organized by Perryville Rotary Club. Fireworks will begin at dark.

Our 4-H youth display their prize animals and artistic skills. The event is held at the American Legion Hall. Come and see what our youth are up to and enjoy a delicious Chicken Dinner at the hall.

JUNE , JULY & AUGUST 2008

SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT, Perryville, MO
June 29th - Classy Chassy
July 13 - Small Town Suits
August 24 - George Portz
Our summer concerts are held at the Gazebo on the downtown square on the a Sunday in June, July and August 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. For information call Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce, 573-547-6062.

JULY 25 & 26, 2008

6th ANNUAL RIVER HILLS ANTIQUE TRACTOR ADVENTURE RIDE & HERITAGE DAY, Perryville, MO

July 25th
Dinner and Program with Guest Speaker (TBA). Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Chamber office.

July 26th
A 37 mile tractor parade starting at the Seminary Grounds that travels throughout the county.

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AUGUST 1 - 3, 2008

108 th ANNUAL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SEMINARY PICNIC, Perryville, MO

"Where friends meet friends from everywhere," the Seminary Picnic has been a family tradition in Perry County for 108 years. The event is held the first full weekend in August at the Seminary Grove off T Road, 5 acre picnic grounds with 36 acres of parking. Events include a chicken and beef buffet style meal, Hand Crafted Quilt Bingo, Concessions, Rides, Antique Carousel and Live Entertainment. Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Parish. For information contact St. Vincent de Paul Parish Office 573-547-4591.

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AUGUST 28-31, 2008

61 MILE YARD SALE

Drive along Hwy 61 from Fruitland to Bloomsdale and there are miles of antiques, collectibles, and anything you might be looking for. Vendors, dealers, and sellers are welcome to participate in this event as well. For more information, please call 1-866-904-6161 or visit the website, www.61yardsale.com. "Travel Missouri's Back Roads & Experience a Slice of Americana".

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY APPRECIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT & BBQ

Three person scramble at the Perryville Country Club. Registration begins at 11:00am, scramble begins at 12pm. The meal and awards will follow, at 6pm. Voting Chamber members are invited to join the fun (reservations accepted by mailed in coupon only)!

SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2008

EAST PERRY COMMUNITY FAIR

"The Biggest (and Best) Little Fair in the Land"

This growing event is held annually in September on the fairgrounds in Altenburg. Events include 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, crafts, tractor pulls, jumping mules competition, horse show, rides, local foods, live entertainment and attendance prizes. For information call 573-824-5513 or Fairgrounds 573-824-5827.

OCTOBER, 2008

SAXON FALL FESTIVAL, Frohna, MO

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 of "Kinderchor." Bus tours are welcome. For information call Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 573-824-5404

OCTOBER 30, 2008

MADNESS IN THE MOONLIGHT

Perryville. In-store sales, promotions, registration for mystery prizes, children's Halloween Parade and costume judging, pumpkin decorating contest and pet costume contest. Sales registration and activities begin at 6:00pm - 8:00pm. For information contact Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce, 573-547-6062.

NOVEMBER , 2008

VETERANS DAY PARADE

The parade will begin at 10:45am and the program begins on the courthouse lawn at 11 am.

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

OFFICE CLOSED

The office will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day

NOVEMBER , 2008

PERRY ART ALLIANCE ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SHOW

Active Artists of the Perry Art Alliance display their arts for the enjoyment of the public at no charge. Refreshments served & door prizes given. Held at the Perryville Community Center, Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. For information contact Mary Jane at 573-788-2258.

DECEMBER 4, 2008