Recipe Contest

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Vidalia Community Center
107 Old Airport Road, Vidalia, GA 30474
$500 Cash Grand Prize

Contest Details

Categories

Appetizer, Side Dish, Miscellaneous, and Youth (Ages 18 and Under)

Important Rules

  • Pre-registration is required by noon Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
  • Multiple entries are encouraged.
  • Entry fee is $15 per dish.
  • Prepare three of each dish entered.
  • Dishes will be judged on use of onion, taste, and presentation.
  • Prizes will be awarded in all categories, plus a grand prize to the overall winner.
  • Entries must arrive by 10:00 AM.
  • Please be prepared to stay and serve your dish.

Event Schedule

Entries Due: 10:00 AM

Public Tasting Begins: 11:30 AM

Public Tasting Admission: $5

Return form, copy of recipe, and $15 entry fee by noon Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Registration & Contact

Email for more information:
[email protected]
Attn: Paige Alexander

Drop off your application at:
Sweet Onion Social
Vidalia Visitors Center

Or mail it to:
PO Box 36
Vidalia, GA 30475

Ready to Enter?

Bring your best onion-inspired dish and compete for category prizes and the overall grand prize.

Pre-registration deadline: Noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026



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