Two Stages and 15 Craft Brews Set for New Downtown Festival

Perry, GA · September 3, 2026

The morning air still carries a hint of quiet before council gathers this afternoon and the weekend prep gets rolling. Grab your cold brew and let's jump in.

The Lead

Downtown is gearing up for a major soundtrack overhaul as city organizers put final touches on the inaugural Bites & Beats Festival, set to take over the historic district next Saturday. Designed as a free signature community gathering, the festival will run two alternating live stages to ensure continuous music throughout the afternoon and evening. Atlanta-based Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours ATL headlines the bill, supported by regional acts like Trombone Love and Marc Ridge & the Revelers.

Beyond the music, Carroll Street and surrounding blocks will feature curated food trucks alongside exclusive, festival-only dishes created by brick-and-mortar downtown kitchens. Beer lovers can also grab limited passes for The Pour Tour, which spotlights 15 seasonal pours from Fall Line Brewing Co. Organizers have published the official festival map, giving attendees plenty of time to scout parking and plan their route.

Local Pulse

City Council Convenes Thursday Afternoon Special Session Leaders gather at City Hall today at 4 p.m. to deliberate municipal personnel matters behind closed doors.
Annual Memorial Golf Fundraiser Nears Milestone Central Georgia golfers tee off this weekend at Houston Lake, pushing Mary Elizabeth tournament donations past one million dollars.
Registration Opens for Annual Citywide Cleanup Residents can claim slots for the September 19 Trash Dash to clean neighborhood roads and public park trails.

Today's Outlook

High 98°F · Low 73°F — Mainly clear
- Pack sunscreen and seek afternoon shade as intense heat settles across town today.

What's On Around Town

Middle Georgia Kennel Club Dog Show Georgia National Fairgrounds (401 Larry Walker Pkwy), 9:00 AM Watch top regional handlers and breeds compete in conformation and obedience rings.
Warner Robins: International City Farmer’s Market 155 Maple St, 1:00–5:30 PM Stock up on fresh farm produce, artisan goods, and food truck bites.
Macon: Summer Send-Off Bike Ride Fall Line Brewing Co. (567 Plum St), 6:00–8:00 PM Pedal through downtown streets before winding down in the taproom beer garden.
Macon: Joel Taylor Coach’s Show Wild Wing Café (5080 Riverside Dr), 7:00–8:00 PM Mercer’s head coach breaks down season-opening strategy live over wings and drinks.

Spotlight & Story

Perry Buzzard Drop
- Born in 2013 under Mayor James Faircloth, this New Year’s ritual began after migrating turkey vultures roosted heavily on city water towers. Officials installed decoy buzzards to protect the tanks, then turned the annual nuisance into a midnight drop for Bob the Buzzard.

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