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Thursday, May 16, 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
OPENING CEREMONIES AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY 5:15 p.m. until Fireworks 8:30 p.m. Southeastern Technical College Sponsored by Darby Bank & Trust , Oxford Industries and OC Healthlink. One of the largest and most dazzling displays of fireworks in Southeast Georgia. Entertainment provided by local talent and jazz bands. Recreation events will be provided for kids of all ages. This is a family event, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come join the fun. Located at Southeastern Technical College on Highway 280. For more information, please contact Tracey Adams at (912)538-3157. ALSO.... The 1-118 Field Artillery of the Georgia National Guard will be on site with a decorated Hum-V and the Color Guard! Children's Parade Children arrive in Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot at 5:30 for judging and lineup Parade begins at 6 p.m. 6:30 Awards Presentation at STC - Southeastern Technical College Sponsored by McDonalds. Located at Southeastern Technical College. This year's theme is God Bless the USA. Prizes awarded for best costumes. No registration form is required prior to the parade. For more information, contact Tracey Adams at (912)538-3157
1st Annual Onion Scramble Charity Event Complimentary Lunch - 11:00 a.m. Click here for a printable registration form! Early Registration Date Extended!!!! Sponsored by The Vidalia Rotary Club, Register Early to be a part of Vidalia's Onion Scramble. Participants receive a complimentary lunch including The Rotary's famous Vidalia Onion Rings! Cash prizes will be awarded, 1st place being $1,000.00 (subject to tournament participation). All registrations before April 26 receive a golf shirt. Choice of golf courses; Vidalia Country Club or Rocky Creek - same venue at both. Entry fee is $120 per player and includes mulligan, chance for longest drive and closest to pin. This is a charity event. All procedes will go to the Rotary foundation (programs that sponsor worldwide peace humanitarian support) and W.I.N.G.S. (Women in Need of God's Shelter - a program for the abused) For more information contact Lisa Adams at (912)537-8366 or Hal Chesser at (912)537-8805.
Friday, May 17, 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
23rd Annual Bud Light Onion Invitational Softball Tournament 7:00 p.m. on the 17th 9:00a.m. on the 18th Ed Smith Sports Complex Sponsored by: Coleman Sales Inc. Entry fee: MEN: $160 per team, WOMEN: $150 per team. Located at the Ed Smith Sports Complex, Highway 280 East. Men's SSAA Class B/C Equalizer and Class D. Ladies SSAA. Team trophies awarded to first four places. For more information, contact Tommy Sasser at (912) 537-7913 or Jessie Dennison at (912)579-6813
Street Dance 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Downtown Vidalia
Sponsored by Altahama Bank & Trust Co., Coca-Cola, Go Communications, LLC, Orkin/The Rustin Co.,Inc. and The Temples Company Located in beautiful, historic downtown Vidalia, the 2002 Street Dance promises to be the BEST EVER!!! "THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS", known as the "South's Finest Show Band" are featured performers. And Vidalia's very own "OUT OF THE BLUE" will be our country band. There will be children's rides, food to tempt any appetite, and other exciting surprises for the entire family to enjoy. For general information on the Street Dance contact Chari Lothridge (912)537-7499 or for vendor information, contact Tammye Vaughn at (912)526-8181.
Vidalia Onion Festival World Wide Rodeo 8:00 p.m. Rocky Saddle Club Arena Sponsored by Rightway Drywall and Rocky Creek Saddle Club Admission price: ages 5 & under, free; ages 6-12, $5; and 13 & older, $10. This year's Rodeo is sanctioned by the World Wide Rodeo Association and presenting professional stock and contestants. Show will consist of Professional Clown Acts, Bronc Riding, steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Junior Barrel Racing, Calf Roping and Bull Riding. Located at the Rocky Creek Saddle Club Arena, 4.5 miles south of Lyons, GA on U.S. Highway #1. For more information contact Keith Davis at (912)526-4851
Saturday, May 18, 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
25th Annual Vidalia Onion Run 7:50 a.m. - 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk 8:30 a.m. - 5K and 10K Onion Run & Walk First Baptist Church Parking Lot - Vidalia, Georgia PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE Sponsored by The Advance Progress, The Kiwanis Club of Vidalia, Inc., Vidalia Federal, BB&T, Pineland Paper Co., Meadows Regional Medical Center, Alltel, Harry Moses Construction Co., Domino's Pizza, Belk Matthews, Optometry Associates, and the Sweet Onion Cinemas $2,500.00 in cash prizes available. Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in all age divisions of the 5K and 10K Onion Run. 1st place awards for male and female overall winners in Fun Run. $1,000.00 cash bonus for male and female course record setters in 10K run (Must be race winner in male or female category). 5 drawings for $100.00 cash. Pre-registration fee: $9.00 on or before May 9, 2002 and $13.00 day of race (no exceptions). $6.00 entry fee and special race events for students who register through their schools. See race coordinator at you local school for details. All entrants will receive a 100% cotton T-shirt. Fruit bar and fluids will be provided at the finish line. For more information contact Howard Holman at (912)538-5889 or [email protected]
Arts & Crafts Festival 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Located on Airport Road off Highway 280 East -Be sure to check out Arts & Crafts Festival link at top of page for more information! Sponsored by Vidalia Women's Club and the Vidalia Lions Club Admission fee -$3 for adults and $1 for children. Features artists and crafters from throughout the Southeastern States. "Lots of good food!" Something for everyone! Celebrities and special events. For more information, please contact Ruth Brice at (912)537-3610.
World Famous Onion Eating Contest 3:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Festival Sponsored by the Vidalia Lions Club Age categories 1-11, 12-15, 16 & older. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Located at the Arts & Crafts Festival. For more information, contact Tracey Clarke at (912)537-3017
Onion Festival Hi-Noon Concert in the Park 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Downtown Vidalia Sponsored by the Ohoopee Regional Council for the Arts. Bring your own lunch and enjoy an outside concert at the Gazebo in Historic Downtown Vidalia. Rain Location: Ohoopee Regional Council for the Arts, 117 SE Main St., Vidalia. For more information, call ORCA at (912)537-8459
The Sweet Onion Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Registration - 9:00 a.m. to Noon Judged Competition from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m. Vidalia Onion Factory Sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Factory Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Top 25 awards in both vehicles and motorcycles. Several special awards such as Best of Show, Best Paint and Club Participation given. Onion burgers, onion rings, onion souvenirs and free factory tours. Families can browse through the gift shop. Plenty of parking available. Located on Hwy 280 Ease near Wal-Mart. For more information, contact Jeff Stanley at (912)526-3466
-Be sure to click Air Show link at top of page for more information! Sponsored by City of Vidalia, The Southern Company, Go Communications, Harton Automotive Group, Montgomery County Bank, Lark Builders, Trane and BB&T. This year's air show is a patriotic salute to America's Armed Forces. The highlight will be a reenactment of the Japanese attack against Pearl Harbor, performed by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, complete with Japanese Fuji's, a Japanese "Kate" Torpedo Bomber Bomber, exploding bombs and American T-6's. Numerous vintage war birds, featuring the B-25 bomber and SBD Dauntless dive-bomber will be performing and on display. Other performances will include Jim Leroy (The Bulldog-extreme aerobatics), Speed for Hire (a jet-powered bus), Jimmy Franklin in his jet-powered Waco, performing wing walking and aerobatics. Rides will be available in an Alouette Turbojet Helicopter and in the Shania Monster Truck. There will be military aircraft on display and military flyovers for Saturday and Sunday. Kiddy rides, pony rides, a simulator, novelty vendors and lots of good food will make this event fun for all ages! Tickets are $5.00 at the gate; children under 4 are FREE. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $4.00 at the Vidalia City Hall and the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. Come join us for family entertainment and fun for all ages! Located at the Vidalia Municipal Airport. Show times are 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Air Show Chairman is Gary Campbell. For more information call (912)537-4884 or (912)537-8684.
3rd Annual Vidalia Onion Culinary Extravaganza 7:00 p.m. Southeastern Technical College Come join us for our cooking school on stage as we welcome Mark Ballard. Since childhood, Mark, known to television viewers in middle Georgia as THE ARTISTã,,¢, has combined his incredible artistic talent with a marvelous sense of humor to amaze and entertain. Mark is the author of several books, including a cookbook. He comes to our stage with fabulous onion recipes, entertaining and table setting ideas. The public is invited. No admission will be charged. For more information, contact Alexa Chapman at (912)538-8687.
Vidalia Onion Festival World Wide Rodeo 8:00 p.m. Rocky Saddle Club Arena Sponsored by Rightway Drywall and Rocky Creek Saddle Club Admission price: ages 5 & under, free; ages 6-12, $5; and 13 & older, $10. This year's Rodeo is sanctioned by the World Wide Rodeo Association and presenting professional stock and contestants. Show will consist of Professional Clown Acts, Bronc Riding, steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Junior Barrel Racing, Calf Roping and Bull Riding. Located at the Rocky Creek Saddle Club Arena, 4.5 miles south of Lyons, GA on U.S. Highway #1. For more information contact Keith Davis at (912)526-4851
Sunday,
May 19, 2002
Air Show Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Vidalia Municipal Airport -Be sure to click Air Show link at top of page for more information! Sponsored by City of Vidalia, The Southern Company, Go Communications, Harton Automotive Group, Montgomery County Bank, Lark Builders, Trane and BB&T. This year's air show is a patriotic salute to America's Armed Forces. The highlight will be a reenactment of the Japanese attack against Pearl Harbor, performed by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, complete with Japanese Fuji's, a Japanese "Kate" Torpedo Bomber, exploding bombs and American T-6's. Numerous vintage war birds, featuring the B-25 bomber and SBD Dauntless dive-bomber will be performing and on display. Other performaces will include Jim Leroy (The Bulldog-extreme aerobatics), Speed for Hire (a jet-powered bus), Jimmy Franklin in his jet-powered Waco, performing wing walking and aerobatics. rides will be available in an Alloutee Turbojet Helicopter and in the Shania Monster Truck. There will be military aircraft on display and military flyovers for Saturday and Sunday. Kiddie rides, pony rides, a simulator, novelty vendors and lots of good food will make this event fun for all ages! Tickets are $5.00 at the gate; children under 4 are FREE. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $4.00 at the Vidalia City Hall and the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. Come join us for family entertainment and fun for all ages! Located at the Vidalia Municipal Airport. Show times are 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Air Show Chairman is Gary Campbell. For more information call (912)537-4884 or (912)537-8684.
Carnival 12:00 - 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
Arts & Crafts Festival 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Located on Airport Road off Highway 280 East -Be sure to check out Arts & Crafts Festival link above for more information! Sponsored by Vidalia Women's Club and the Vidalia Lions Club Admission fee -$3 for adults and $1 for children. Features artists and crafters from throughout the Southeastern States. "Lots of good food!" Something for everyone! Celebrities and special events. For more information, please contact Ruth Brice at (912)537-3610.
Vidalia
is conveniently located between Macon and Savannah on Georgia Hwy. 280. |
