The town of Gerry, named for Vice President Elbridge Gerry, is located in the Southern Tier region in Chautauqua County, New York, in the Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia metro area. Agriculture and farming are the main industries here. Major attractions are Larson Memorial Park and within minutes away, the Lucy-Desi Museum, which features scripts, costumes, videotapes and other exhibits that honor Lucille Ball. Each year in August, the Gerry Rodeo, a fundraising event, is held here. Businesses in Gerry include MediaTek Grafx Advertising and Marketing and Precision Web Tech Inc. One of the best places to visit when you are in Gerry is the nearby Lake Erie State Park, with camping, cabins, cross-country skiing, swimming, fishing, trails, biking and picnic areas.