Vidalia Onion Festival

A sweet celebration

Each spring, food lovers across the nation anticipate the harvest of Georgia's Official State Vegetable, the famous Vidalia® Onion. The Vidalia community celebrates the occasion with a four-day festival that’s packed with fun-filled activities that offer something for everyone. The Vidalia Onion Festival has been featured on The Food Network and recognized as one of the Five Don't-Miss Festivals Across the U.S. by MSNBC and a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. Join us for a sweet time in Vidalia!

Schedule of Events

Pal Theatre Documentary

1pm - & 3pm
Experience the history of the Pal Theatre on film as told by local citizens and members of the Brice family
Pal Theatre, 122 Church St., Vidalia

Carnival

5-11:00 pm
Advanced tickets at Modern Midways
Behind Arts and Crafts on Airport Rd.

Downtown Vendors
5:30 pm - UNTIL END OF CONCERT

Street Dance - opening ceremonies - fireworks
$5 Admission
Children 5 & under FREE
5:30 pm - Gates open
6 pm - Music Starts featuring the
The Platinum Band
At Dark - Fireworks
Music continues
Ronnie A. Dixon City Park, 114 Jackson St., Vidalia

Tales from the Altamaha, "Mishaps, Mirths, and Muddy Water Matrimonies"
7 pm
For tickets
https://www.lyonsmainstreet.com/tales-from-the-altamaha/
Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N. State St., Lyons

Sweet Onion Showdown- Bulls, Broncos & Barrels
6 pm - Gates open
8 pm - Show starts
529 Quint Shrine Rd., Lyons
$15 General Admission, $10 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and under

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