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Welcome to the official venue guide for the Vidalia Onion Festival, the annual celebration in Vidalia, Georgia. Spanning multiple venues—from downtown street fair activities to the Pal Theatre, City Park Stage, and the air show at Vidalia Regional Airport—this page covers seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your plans with ease. We’ve got you covered with practical details, insider tips, and trusted partner recommendations to make your festival experience smooth and enjoyable.
Festival dates for 2026 are April 23–26. The main footprint stretches around 100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Dr, Vidalia, GA 30474, with events hosted throughout downtown Vidalia and at specific venues like the Pal Theatre and Ronnie A. Dixon City Park. Whether you’re here for the onion pageant, the street dance and fireworks, or the air show, this guide will help you navigate seating, parking, and nearby stays and bites.
Plan ahead by noting seating options at each venue, parking zones, and the best ways to reach events. We’ll point you to reliable lodging partners and dining spots in Vidalia and nearby Lyons that frequently partner with festival organizers. If you’re traveling with friends or family, securing your seats and reservations early is key—we’ve got you with straightforward steps and trustworthy recommendations so you can focus on enjoying the onion-filled festivities.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Dates for the 2026 festival: April 23–26, 2026.
- Main festival footprint: 100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Dr, Vidalia, GA 30474.
- Venues: Street/fair activities in downtown Vidalia; City Park Stage at Ronnie A. Dixon City Park (114 Jackson St); Pal Theatre (122 Church St); Vidalia Regional Airport (2921 Airport Rd) for the air show.
- Pal Theatre capacity (current): up to 278 seats in the theatre configuration; historically cited as 649 seats in some sources.
- Parking: Free parking downtown and at Vidalia Regional Airport; parking instructions and areas are published by the festival organizers.
- Transit: No formal public transit; the area is served by car access, with occasional local rail-train options (SAM Shortline) referenced in festival context.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Vidalia (3303 E 1st St); Quality Inn & Suites Vidalia (2619 E 1st St); Econo Lodge Vidalia (2507 E First St); Clarion Pointe Vidalia - Lyons West (1509 E First St); Home2 Suites by Hilton Vidalia (154 Mose Coleman Dr).
- Notable events hosted: Vidalia Onion Pageant, Kiwanis Onion Run, Downtown street dance and fireworks, air show at Vidalia Regional Airport, Mimosas & Onion Art at The PAL Theatre, Layered Flavors cooking/performance events, Onion Eating Contest, and more.