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    Grants sought for Forest Capital Park improvements

    Posted on August 8, 2025

    According to Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Director Dawn Perez, the annual Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ Festival held each September at Forest Capital Park, has an average attendance of 4,000-5,500 visitors for multiple days and an estimated economic impact of approximately $1.4 million annually.

    Both the Taylor County Commission and the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce are seeking state grants to fund improvements at Forest Capital Park, which is home to many of the community’s largest annual events.

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