From media coverage to funding entertainment to demonstrations and product donation, our sponsors have helped us create a unique event for the people living in and visiting the Sweet Onion City.
Event Schedule
Pre-Festival Activities
LITTLE MISS VIDALIA ONION PAGEANT
• Saturday, April 3; 10 am
• Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280 in Vidalia
MISS VIDALIA ONION & JUNIOR MISS VIDALIA ONION PAGEANT
- Sat. April 4, 7 pm
- Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280 in Vidalia
TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA
“Precious memories…from the Attic to the Outhouse”
- Thu. April 16, 7 pm; Fri. April 17, 7 pm; Sat. April 18 2 pm, 7 pm
- Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State St (US #1), Lyons 30436
VIDALIA’S GOT TALENT
- Sat. April 18, 7 pm
- PAL Theatre, 122 Church St. Downtown Vidalia
ONION CITY SHOWDOWN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
- Sat. April 18
- Ed Smith Complex, Field #2, 102 Stockyard Road, Vidalia
VIDALIA ONION CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA
Featured chef Richard Wayne Williams
- Tuesday, April 21; 6 pm
- Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280 in Vidalia
CARNIVAL
- Wed. April 22, 5 pm to 10:30 pm
- Behind Arts & Crafts on Airport Road
Thursday, April 22
4TH ANNUAL VIDALIA ONION CHALK WALK
- On Church Street, Meadows Street E. & Jackson Street
- Downtown Historic District
CARNIVAL
- Behind Arts & Crafts on Airport Road
CHILDREN’S PARADE
- 5:45 pm Parade begins.
- Parade route: down Meadows Street from Meadows Street Park to City Park behind City Hall.
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: Wonder Park
Friday, April 23
WHAT’S COOKIN’ IN VIDALIA – HISTORIC DISTRICT & BEYOND
- 10 am to 6 pm
- Hwy 280 East at Jackson Street South
SWEET DOWNTOWN SAVINGS
- 10 am to 6 pm
CARNIVAL
- Behind Arts & Crafts on Airport Road
OPENING CEREMONIES | STREET DANCE
- Gates open at 5:30 pm,
- Music starts at 6:00 pm | Fireworks start at dark
- Stage at City Park in Historic Downtown Vidalia
TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA
“Precious memories…from the Attic to the Outhouse”
- 7 pm @ Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State St (US #1), Lyons, Ga 30436
Saturday, April 24
43RD ANNUAL VIDALIA ONION RUN
- 7:30 am 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
- 8 am 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Races begin at the Corner of Church St. and 2nd St., Downtown Vidalia
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
- 10 am to 4 pm
- Airport Rd. off of Highway 280 in Vidalia
DOWNTOWN GOSPEL MUSIC FEST
- 9 a.m. until ?
- Meadows Street Park in Downtown Vidalia
WHAT’S COOKIN’ IN VIDALIA – HISTORIC DISTRICT & BEYOND
- 10 am to 6 pm
- Hwy 280 East at Corner of Jackson Street South
SWEET DOWNTOWN SAVINGS
- 10 am to 6 pm
CARNIVAL
- 10 am to 10:30 pm
- Behind Arts & Crafts on Airport Road
VIDALIA ONION RECIPE CONTEST AND PUBLIC TASTING
- *Pre-registration is required by Noon, Friday, April 24, 2020
- Public Tasting opens at 12 pm
- Vidalia Community Center | 107 Old Airport Road
TALES FROM THE ALTAMAHA
- 2 pm and 7 pm
- Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State St (US #1), Lyons 30436
WORLD FAMOUS ONION EATING CONTEST
- Competition begins 4 p.m.
- Inside the Arts and Crafts Show on Airport Road in Vidalia
SATURDAY CONCERT
- Gates open at 3 pm | Music starts at 4 pm
- Stage at City Park, Corner of Hwy 280 W & Durden Street
Sunday, April 25
ARTS & CRAFTS
- 10 am to 4 pm
- Airport Rd. off of Highway 280 in Vidalia
CARNIVAL
- 12 pm to 5 pm
- Behind Arts & Crafts on Airport Road
The Vidalia Onion Festival would not be possible without the generous support and participation of our sponsors.
