Saturday, April 27, 2002

Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant

10:00 a.m.

Southeastern Technical College

Sponsored by: American Business Women's Association 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. Located at Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280.  For more information, contact Era Alexander at  (912) 537-0275  or  Elizabeth Mauldin at (912) 537-7896

Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant

7:00 p.m.

Southeastern Technical College

Sponsored by: American Business Women's Association Admission price: $6.00 per person. Categories include Junior Vidalia Onion, ages 13-16; and Miss Vidalia Onion, ages 16-22 ( must be unmarried, childless and must live within 50 miles of Vidalia ). Contest will include sportswear, interview and evening gown competition. Winner receives $1,000. Located at Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280.  For more information, contact Era Alexander at  (912) 537-0275 or Elizabeth Mauldin at (912) 537-7896

Wednesday, May 15, 2002

Carnival

6:00 - Gate Opens

Located at Kiwanis Fairgrounds

Sponsored by Vidalia Lions Club  Located at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds on 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

Vidalia Onion Cook-off   

Somethin' Smells Good in the Kitchen

6:15 p.m. Judging

7:00 p.m. Public Tasting

Vidalia Community Center

Sponsored By Vidalia Rotary Club Pre-Registration required.  Entry deadline is Friday May 10.  Show off your culinary skills with creative recipes prepared using Vidalia Onion.   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, please contact Richard Martin at (912)537-7621 or Bruce Frost at (912)537-7738.

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 May 16 through 19, 2002 and join in on all the fun and hospitality of Vidalia
as we celebrate the Georgia State Vegetable, The Sweet "Vidalia Onion"!