The 36th annual Vidalia Onion Festival returns to Georgia with an array of fun-filled activities. Celebrating the harvest of Georgia’s Official State Vegetable, the Vidalia Onion Festival kicks off the weekend at 5 p.m. on Thursday with a Children’s Parade, the Vidalia Onion Culinary Extravaganza featuring Georgia artist Mark Ballard and a FREE screening of “Wreck-It Ralph” on the large outdoor movie screen!