2003 Vidalia Onion Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Spring, Vidalia anticipates the harvest of Georgia’s Official State Vegetable, the internationally known, Vidalia Sweet Onion. Since 1978, we have celebrated this special occasion with an array of fun-filled events. You and your family are invited to share in the natural beauty and color of Spring in Vidalia during the 26th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival.

 

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

 

5:00pm                    Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant Practice • Southeastern Technical College • Highway 280

Practice for contestants, ages 3-12. For more information contact Era Alexander at (912)-537-0275
or Sandra Way at (912) 537-4241. Sponsored by American Business Women’s Association.

 

7:00pm                    Junior Miss and Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant Practice • Southeastern Technical College • Highway 280
Practice for contestants, ages 13-22. For more information contact Era Alexander at (912)-537-0275
or Sandra Way at (912) 537-4241. Sponsored by American Business Women’s Association.

 

7:00pm                    24th Annual Bud Light Onion Invitational Softball Tournament • Ed Smith Complex • Between Hwy. 280 East and Hwy. 292 East • Men’s entry fee $160 per team; Women’s entry fee $150. Men’s SSAA Class B/C and Class D. Ladies SSAA Class Open. Team trophies awarded to first four places. For more information, call Tommy Sasser (912) 537-7913

                                or Jessie Dennison at (912) 579-6813. Sponsored by Coleman Sales, Inc.

 

 

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

 

9:00am                    24th Annual Bud Light Onion Invitational Softball Tournament  • Ed Smith Complex • Between Hwy. 280 East and Hwy. 292 East • Men’s entry fee $160 per team; Women’s entry fee $150. Men’s SSAA Class B/C and Class D. Ladies SSAA Class Open. Team trophies awarded to first four places. For more information, call Tommy Sasser (912) 537-7913 or Jessie Dennison at (912) 579-6813. Sponsored by Coleman Sales, Inc.

 

10:00am                  Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant • Southeastern Technical College • Highway 280

Admission Price $5.00 per person. Categories include Miss Onion Seed, ages 3-5; Miss Onion Sprout, ages 6-9; Miss Spring Onion, ages 10-12. For more information contact Era Alexander at (912)-537-0275 or Sandra Way at (912) 537-4241. Sponsored by American Business Women’s Association.

 

7:00pm                    Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant • Southeastern Technical College • Highway 280

Admission price: $6.00 per person. Categories include Junior Miss Vidalia Onion, ages 13-16; and Miss Vidalia Onion ages 16-22, unmarried, childless, and must live within 50 miles of Vidalia. Contest will include sportswear, interview, and evening gown competition. For more information contact Era Alexander at (912)-537-0275 or Sandra Way at (912) 537-4241. Sponsored by American Business Women’s Association.

  

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

 

7:30pm                    Southern Gospel Concert • Student Activities Center • Brewton-Parker College

                                Featuring award-winning artists Squire Parsons and Sue Dodge. Tickets are $10 per person.

                                For more information call 583-3207, or visit www.bpc.edu. Sponsored by Brewton-Parker College.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

 

6:00pm                    Carnival • Kiwanis Fairgrounds • Airport Road • off of Highway 280 East

The world’s finest riding devices and attractions provided by Geren Rides. Fun for the entire family.
For more information, contact Tracey Clark at (912) 537-3017. Sponsored by the Vidalia Lions Club.

 

6:30pm                    Vidalia Onion Chef’s Cookoff • Vidalia Community Center • off of Highway 280, near Shoney’s

The 2nd annual Onion Chef’s Cookoff. Teams of local cooks compete in a one hour cookoff. Onions are the focal point, but they do not have a clue what other ingredients will be provided. Great Entertainment! For more information contact Stacy Craig at (912) 537-7852. Sponsored by Vidalia Rotary Club.

 

7:00pm                    Vidalia Onion Cookoff and Tasting • Vidalia Community Center • off of Highway 280, near Shoney’s

Onion dish entries should arrive at 6:00pm; judging at 6:15pm; public tasting at 7pm. Pre-registration required. Entry deadline is Friday April 4. Show off your culinary skills and creative recipes prepared using Vidalia Onions. Entry categories include: Appetizers, Side Dish, Main Dish, and Miscellaneous.  $10.00 entry fee per dish. Prizes awarded in all categories. Multiple entries invited… For more information, contact Bruce Frost at (912) 537-7738.

Sponsored by Vidalia Rotary Club.

 

7:00pm                    Champions of Character • Student Activities Center • Brewton-Parker College

A youth-geared program. The initiative creates an environment in which student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators are committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. Youth Groups and FCA are encouraged to attend. No charge for admission. For more information

call (912) 583-3207 or visit www.bpc.edu/Events.htm. Sponsored by Brewton-Parker College.

 

 

 

 

Vidalia is conveniently located between Macon and Savannah on Georgia Hwy. 280.
Call (912) 538-TOUR / 8687
for more information or for a free brochure.
The Onion Festival mailing address is:
The Onion Festival
P.O. Box 2285 Vidalia, GA 30475
Mark your calendars for April 10-13, 2003 and join in on all the fun and hospitality of Vidalia
as we celebrate the Georgia State Vegetable, The Sweet "Vidalia Onion"!

Webpage contact-Carol Kennedy [email protected]
All Logos and Titles affiliated with the Vidalia Onion™ are Trademarks