Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes! Admission to the Perry Bites & Beats Festival is completely free. Enjoy live music, food vendors, shopping, family activities, and more at no cost. Food, beverages, merchandise, and select experiences such as The Pour Tour are available for purchase.

  • The Perry Bites & Beats Festival will take place on Saturday September 12, 2026 from 12PM-8PM in Historic Downtown Perry.

  • Find the map for parking in Historic Downtown Perry here:

    https://perry-ga.gov/parking-in-downtown-perry

  • Outside food and beverages are prohibited as we encourage guests to support our amazing downtown restaurants and food vendors. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the festival but will be available for purchase.

  • Yes! Guests 21 and older can purchase beer in designated areas and participate in The Pour Tour featuring craft beer tastings from Fall Line Brewing Co.

  • The Pour Tour is the festival's craft beer tasting experience. Guests receive a commemorative tasting cup and 15 four-ounce tastings featuring a variety of beers from Fall Line Brewing Co.

    Beer Garden access is limited to guests 21 years of age or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.

  • If tickets remain, they may be purchased at the festival. However, quantities are limited and advance purchase is highly recommended.

  • The festival features a diverse lineup of live music throughout the day across multiple stages, culminating with our headlining performance by Rumours ATL, the premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

  • Absolutely! Families can enjoy free face painting, balloon art, an interactive photo booth, and plenty of space to explore Historic Downtown Perry.

  • Well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome. Please be mindful that large crowds, loud music, and hot pavement may not be suitable for every animal. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

  • Many vendors accept credit and debit cards, but payment methods vary. We recommend bringing a variety of payment options, including cash.

  • The festival is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of severe weather that could impact public safety, updates will be posted on the City of Perry social media channels.

  • Yes! Many of Historic Downtown Perry's unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants will be open during the festival. We encourage everyone to explore and support our local businesses.

  • The full entertainment schedule can be found on the Lineup page of our website.

  • Applications for the 2026 festival are now closed. If you're interested in participating in future Perry Bites & Beats Festivals, visit our Contact page and fill out the contact form.