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

April 23, 2024

Local Entertainment & Movie Under The Stars
5pm - Downtown Vendors Open
6pm - Local Entertainment
8pm - Movie starts
Trolls - Trolls Band Together

April 24, 2024

Annual vidalia onion chalk walk

9:00 am until
Church Street, Meadows Street E., Jackson Street in Downtown Historic District

Carnival

5-11:00 pm
Advanced tickets at https://modernmidways.com/events
Behind Arts and Crafts on Airport Rd.

April 25, 2024

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: call 912-526-6445
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

April 26, 2024

Mimosas & Onion Art 1
10 am
Purchase Tickets here
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
Purchase Tickets at the Pal Theatre
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.
Click Here for more information.

Tales from the Altamaha 2024, "Mishaps, Mirths, and Muddy Water Matrimonies"
7 pm
For tickets
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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

April 27, 2024

45th Annual Vidalia Onion Run
7 am - Half Marathon
7:15 am - 5k Run
8:00 am - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
$15 General Admission, $10 Ages 7-12, Free 6 and under

Air show
Gates open at 9 am
The show starts at 12 pm
For more info Click Here

Arts and Crafts Show
9 am to 6 pm
Airport Rd. off of Highway 280 in Vidalia
$5 Admission ages 13/+

Sweet Onion Rings & Things
10 am - 3 pm
Hwy 280 East at the Corner of 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.

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

Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest And Public Tasting
Pre-registration is required. Entries must arrive by 10am. $15 entry/ recipe fee.
Click Here for application
11:30 am public tasting, $5
The Dahlia - 200 SW main st. vidalia, ga 30474

World Famous Onion Eating Contest
4 pm - Competition Begins
Inside the Arts and Crafts Show on Airport Road in Vidalia

Tales from the Altamaha 2024, "Mishaps, Mirths, and Muddy Water Matrimonies"
2 pm - and 7 pm
For tickets: call 912-526-6445
Click Here for more info
Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N. State St., Lyons

April 28, 2024

Air Show
Gates open at 9 am
show starts at 12 pm

Arts & Crafts
10 am to 4 pm
Airport Rd. off of Highway 280 in Vidalia

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

Date: April 25-28, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Vidalia and Lyons

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