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

Mimosas & Onion Art 1
10 am
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Pal Theater, 122 Church St., Vidalia

Sweet Onion Rings & Things
10 am to 3 pm
Hwy 280 East at Jackson Street South

Sweet Shopping
Visit our diverse specialty and boutique shops in Downtown and beyond and satisfy your taste buds in our locally owned eateries.

Mimosas & Onion Art 2
1 pm
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Pal Theater, 122 Church St., Vidalia

Carnival
5-11 pm
Behind Arts and Crafts on Airport Rd

Downtown Vendors
10:00am until the end of the concert

Friday Night concert
5 pm - Gates open
6:00 pm - An all-Georgia lineup featuring Lauren Alaina, Austin Snell, and RVSHVD.
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Tales from the Altamaha 2024, "Mishaps, Mirths, and Muddy Water Matrimonies"
7 pm
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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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