May in Perry County is brimming with exciting events you won’t want to miss! Kicking off the month is the Downtown Perryville Cruise-In on May 4th. These monthly gatherings occur on the first Saturday of every month from April to October, right on the Courthouse Square. Featuring a diverse array of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and …
One of the Sweetest Spots in Perry County!
In June of 2023, Perry County received a delightful addition: Hadley’s Candy Shoppe opened its doors in downtown Perryville. Operating from Wednesday to Sunday each week, this candy haven is poised to satisfy your sweet cravings. Visitors, whether local or from afar, are captivated by the distinctive array of candies and craft sodas that adorn …
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A Weekend Getaway Guide
Exploring Perry County, Missouri: A Weekend Getaway Guide When visiting Perry County, Missouri, prepare to uncover numerous hidden gems that promise an unforgettable weekend getaway! Let us guide you through the perfect itinerary for your stay. Arrival on Friday Evening: 6:00 p.m. – Begin your adventure with a delectable dinner at one of our many …
Perryville Gears Up for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Witnessing Celestial Spectacle: Perryville, Missouri Gears Up for the 2024 Solar Eclipse In the celestial ballet of the cosmos, few events capture our imaginations as profoundly as a total solar eclipse. The year 2024 promises to gift skygazers with an awe-inspiring celestial event, and one fortunate location in its path is Perryville, Missouri. As the …
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Solarfest Weekend Builds Excitement
As the eclipse clock continues counting down, we are thirty-two days away from our next total solar eclipse experience and as the celestial stars, planets, and moon come closer to lining up for the big show so are our Solarfest plans. The eclipse-themed weekend, April 6-8 will be full of firsts for the area with …
Protect Your Eyes During the Eclipse
The celestial event of a total solar eclipse is a rare spectacle that captivates the world. As we eagerly await the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of eye safety during this awe-inspiring occurrence. While witnessing such a phenomenon can be a breathtaking experience, it is essential to take …
2024 Has Arrived!
Happy New Year! 2024 has arrived and with it are plenty of excited eclipse chasers! Those planning to travel to view the 2024 Great North American Total Solar Eclipse is being predicted to outnumber those who traveled to the path in 2017. In 2017, Perry County welcomed over 17,800 visitors and we are making plans …
El Nino and Totality for Perry County
When it comes to viewing a total solar eclipse, weather is everything. We experienced heavy clouds for the partial annular eclipse on October 14, 2024, and we all know the saying April showers bring May flowers so what’s an eclipse chaser to do when most everyone will be dodging clouds? The weather across North America …
Perry County, Missouri is not in the TOTAL Dark When it Comes to Eclipses
In anticipation of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, the City of Perryville located 80 miles, southeast of St. Louis has officially begun the daunting but extremely exciting task of planning for the April 8, 2024, solar event. The event is just a little over a year out which does give much time to make big …
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9 Days and Counting…
With only nine days to go you will need to get your eclipse glasses ready!! That’s right, next Saturday, October 14, 2023, you will be able to start gearing up for the 2024 total solar eclipse by viewing the 2023 annular eclipse happening at approximately 10:00 am next Saturday. Just grab your glasses, go outside, …