Events
Perryville offers many activities the whole family can enjoy. Concerts, plays, fireworks or old fashioned family fun, Perry County has it all.
May 5-8, 2010
LITTLE EGYPT CARNIVAL
Four day carnival on the American Legion Parking Lot in Perryville, MO. Armband nights: Wednesday - Friday.
MAY 7-8, 2010
25th ANNUAL EAGLE BANK "MAYFEST FIESTA" AND CRAFT FAIR
Come and enjoy all the special events at the 25th Annual Mayfest on the square in downtown Perryville, MO. 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. There’s something for everyone at the Perryville Mayfest! For more information and a detailed listing of events, please click here: Mayfest 2010
For a craft fair application, please click here: Craft Fair Application
For the Craft Fair Vendor Map, please click here: Craft Fair Map
JUNE 4-5, 2010
10th ANNUAL PERRY COUNTY COMMUNITY RODEO
The Perry County Rodeo is held on the East Perry Fair grounds and is fun for all ages.
If you enjoy excitement and fast-paced sports, you should come and see our annual Rodeo. You may also have a chance to meet Miss Rodeo herself.
JUNE 27, 2010
GAZEBO CONCERT FEATURING JAMIE BROWN & THE CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN GANG FROM C106.1FM
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.
JULY 4, 2010
INDEPDENDENCE DAY - ROTARY CLUB FIREWORKS DISPLAY, Perryville City Park
JULY 4, 2010
LITHIUM PICNIC, Lithium Park
JULY 25, 2010
GAZEBO CONCERT FEATURING THE WATERLOO GERMAN BAND
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.
JULY 30 & 31, 2010
HERITAGE DAY & RIVER HILLS ANTIQUE TRACTOR RIDE
Friday- Summer Membership Meeting Dinner
Saturday- A 40 mile tractor parade starting at the Seminary grounds and traveling through the county.
For the tractor parade route, click here: Parade Route
AUGUST 6-8, 2010
SEMINARY PICINIC - Seminary Picnic Grounds
“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 13-14, 2010
JOUR DE FETE - Ste. Genevieve, MO
This event is held In Ste. Genevieve and has over 60 art and craft booths, in addition to the art and craft fair there
will be food, music, exhibits, and special displays to enjoy.
AUGUST 22, 2010
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.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - STONIE'S SAUSAGE SHOP, 5-7pm. Located at 1507 Edgemont Blvd. in Perryville, MO.
SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2010
61 YARD SALE - For more inforamtion, please visit www.61yardsale.com
SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
APPLE CREEK PICNIC - St. Joseph Church Grounds
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
SILVER LAKE PICNIC - St.Rose of Lima Church Grounds
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUSINESS APPRECIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT - INVITATION ONLY, Perryville Country Club
SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2010
EAST PERRY FAIR
“The Biggest (and Best) Little Fair in the Land” in Altenburg, MO
OCTOBER 9, 2010
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 all day long. Bus tours welcome. For information contact Saxon Lutheran Memorial, 573-824-5404 or visit www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com.
OCTOBER 28, 2010
MOONLIGHT MADNESS - Located on the DOWNTOWN SQAURE in Perryville, MO
In-store sales, promotions, registration for mystery prizes, children’s Halloween Parade and costume judging, pumpkin decorating contest and pet costume contest. Sales registration at participating businesses from 6pm-7:20pm.
OCTOBER 29, 2010
1st ANNUAL CHAMBER POKER WALK
Start/Finish at the Knights of Columbus Clubroom.. Register for the Poker Walk between 7-7:30pm. Draw your five cards at the Perry County Sportsman Club Sideroom Bar, American Legion, Tractor's Classic American Grill, City Tavern & the Knights of Columburs Clubroom. Enjoy music by "Unlce Pearl" at the Clubroom from 9am - 1pm. Both events are open to the public. For more details, contact the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce at 573-547-6062.
OCTOBER 30, 2010
2nd ANNUAL CHAMBER CHILI COOK-OFF - Located on the DOWNTOWN SQUARE in Perryville, MO
Come and enjoy some food and fun at our 2nd Annual Chamber Chili Cook-Off. There will be entertainment as well as some good ol’ fasion competition. Come and enjoy samples from all competitors. The three categories include chili, salsa, and even hot wings. This event opens to the public at 10:30am. Winners will be announced at 2:30pm. Buy a spoon for $1 and eat samples all day. Other food and drinks available for purchase. Enjoy a bean counting contest, scariest booth contest and don't forget to vote for the People's Choice Award. VMY will once again host a washer board tournament at the vacant lot next to Eagle Bank. For more details, contact the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 573-547-6062. For an entry form, please click here: Chili Cook-Off Entry Form
DECEMBER 3, 2010
HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Light displays in the Perryville CIty Park. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and elves arrive to visit with children on the courthouse square, carolers, in store display, promotions. 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.
