Internationally Renowned Festival Returns This Weekend
Wake up and smell the onions with Vidalia this weekend! The 36th annual Vidalia Onion Festival returns to Georgia with an array of fun-filled activities. Celebrating the harvest of Georgia’s Official State Vegetable, the Vidalia Onion Festival kicks off the weekend at 5 p.m. on Thursday with a Children’s Parade, the Vidalia Onion Culinary Extravaganza featuring Georgia artist Mark Ballard and a FREE screening of “Wreck-It Ralph” on the large outdoor movie screen!
The excitement continues throughout the weekend with the 36th annual Vidalia Onion Run, air shows, the World Famous Onion Eating Contest, a live performance by the Charlie Daniels Band and much more! The non-stop entertainment schedule and unique displays of culinary craftsmanship are sure to delight both visitors and locals alike.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21, 2013
WHERE:
Vidalia, GA
About the Vidalia Onion Festival
Celebrating its 36th year in 2013, the Vidalia Onion Festival will be held April 18-21 in Vidalia, Ga. The event has been featured on The Food Network and recognized as one of the “5 Don’t-Miss Festivals Across the U.S.” by MSNBC.
For more information, please visit the Vidalia Onion Festival online at www.vidaliaonionfestival.com.
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