It’s almost time for the Vidalia Onion Festival, the best way to celebrate our official state vegetable! With TONS of amazing events & happenings (and of course tasty onion treats), there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the festival! Keep scrolling for all the details.
What can festival-goers expect at the Vidalia Onion Festival?
The Vidalia Onion Festival is a sweet celebration every year, AND it’s recognized as one of the top five “Don’t-Miss Festivals” across the U.S. by MSNBC. This year is bigger and better than ever before, with events including:
- a multi-day carnival
- the annual Vidalia Onion Chalk Walk
- Sweet Onion Rings & Things
- tons of local artisan vendors
- Street Dance
- Live music & concerts – you can check out the full lineup of musicians on their website, here!
- fireworks
- the Sweet Onion Showdown: Bulls, Broncs & Barrels
- Mimosas & Onion Art events
- 2026 Annual Vidalia Onion Run
- an Air Show
- an arts & crafts show
- Vidalia Onion recipe contest & public tasting
- World Famous Onion Eating contest
… and SO. MUCH. MORE!
You also don’t wanna miss out on your chance to get ahold of the 2026 Vidalia Onion Festival t-shirt!
Okay, I’ve GOTTA check this out! Gimme the details.
Where: Multiple locations in Vidalia, Georgia
When: April 23rd – 26th, 2026
Outside food & beverages are prohibited. And pets are not allowed.
You can learn all about the Vidalia Onion Festival on their website, here!And while you’re in town, you’ve gotta check out everything Vidalia, Georgia has to offer. You can learn more about town, here!
Don’t miss out on the iconic annual Vidalia Onion Festival this April, just a short drive from Atlanta.
