Discover Perry, Discover the Art of Southern

By Sandi Smeltzer

Don’t let the summer heat keep you home. Perry has many exciting indoor activities for you and your family this month.

The inaugural Perry Restaurant Week kicks off July 11-17. Join us as we celebrate the flavors of Perry. Each one of the eight participating restaurants will be offering specials and/or discounts that are sure to please your palette. Call 478-988-8000 for a complete list of participating restaurants and promotions or visit, www.perryga.com. During restaurant week, Discover Perry will host a Perry Restaurant Week photogram contest. Share your pictures with us by using #PRW15 or #DiscoverPerry. Winner will be contacted via social media.

Enjoy dinner during Perry Restaurant Week then take in a show at the Perry Players Community Theater. The Addams Family opens July 16. Visit www.perryplayers.org or call: 478-987-5354 for more information.

Bring your taste buds and paint brushes to the Paint the Town and Sangria Smack Down Wednesday, July 15. This “Sip and Paint” event is $30/person. Contact Susan Verrochi for more information. 478-287-5262 or svrock@comsouth.net

The Perry Arts Center will host the Dog Days of Summer Art Show July 17-19. Benefiting the Friends of Perry Animal Shelter. For more information visit, www.perryartscenter.org

The National Barrel Horse Association, better known as NBHA, will once again make Perry it’s home July 19-26. Join us as we welcome over 50,000 visitors to our City. This is the Youth World Championships and we are proud to host them in Perry. The event is open to the public. Purchase a week pass for $40 or just $10/day. Children under 5 are free. For more information visit, www.nbha.com and for a complete list of events at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter visit, www.gnfa.com

Sandi Smeltzer is the Executive Director for Discover Perry and may be contacted at info@perryga.com or 478-988-8000.

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