Downtown Vidalia Music Festival

The street dance is coming back to Downtown Vidalia! Community Hospice in Vidalia and the Downtown Vidalia Association have teamed up to bring you the first annual Downtown Music Festival 09-14-2013.

Community Hospice and The Downtown Vidalia Association have formed a collaborative for the 1st ever Downtown Vidalia Music Festival. This year's theme is, "Street Dancing for a Cause." YES, it’s the street dance we all remember before it was moved, but with a mission. The proceeds for this event will serve as a fundraiser for our local Community Hospice's Non-Profit Charity. This charity has helped thousands of terminally ill men, women, and children in our area over the past 14 years. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and the Community Hospice Charity Foundation assists ALL children with life-threatening illnesses, no matter if they are receiving hospice services or not. The Community Hospice Charity Foundation serves as a vital funding source for the Seasons of Life Transitions Program. www.seasonsoflifetransitions.com www.vidaliahospice.com

DATE-TIME & LOCATION

The event is scheduled for September 14, 2013 and the location is in the historic district of Downtown Vidalia. If you attended the “Street Dances” in past Onion Festivals then you will find the set-up to be very similar, but better. The festival will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will end at 10:30 p.m. The street closures will include Jackson, Church, and Leader Streets between 280 E and 280 W, all of Meadows Street, and both Alleys. Closures will begin at 7:00 am and will end at Midnight. The gates will open at 2:30 p.m. (Times are subject to change).

ENTERTAINMENT

We are working on some awesome local talent for your enjoyment and we are super excited to have the awesome beach style music of the very talented Swingin’ Medallions as one of the many attractions of the festival. There will be three stages set-up with continuous entertainment provided for you. This section will be updated as we get closer to the festival date. Some of the events you can look forward to are, Main Street Fashion Show, hosted by Scott Phillips, showcasing various clothing stores that are located in Vidalia, there will be kids rides & attractions, various emergency vehicles on display for the kids, singing, dancing, and etc. The kick-off begins with a Pet parade hosted by Tiffany Underwood. This is a festival you will not want to miss.

VENDORS

We are excited that various Downtown Vidalia Association members will be setting up booths in the streets for your pleasure. The diversity of the vendors right here in Vidalia will simply amaze you. All vendors are local businesses who are eager to showcase their products/services.

ADMISSION

There will be two entrances for your convenience. One the North end of Jackson St, (in front of Vallertias Mexican Restaurant) and the other is located on the South end of Church St. (Across from the old First Baptist Church building). Admission will be $ 10.00 for everyone 12 years of age and older. Kids 11 to 5 will be $ 1.00 and 4 and under are free. You will be issued a wristband which is good for the entire festival. You can go and come as you please. Pre-sales will be announced soon.

EVENT COORDINATION

Jason Colbert, Community Hospice [EVENT DIRECTOR & ORGANIZER]

Paula Toole, Downtown Vidalia Association [DEPUTY DIRECTOR]


CORPORATE SPONSORS

New Image Salon & Spa
Zorn & Son Insurance
City Drug Store

Tags: Arts & Entertainment