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LINKS
Below you will find a listing of area websites suggested by the Vidalia Area CVB.
http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com
Official site of the Vidalia Onion Festival
www.buckhorncreekranch.net
http://www.vidaliaonioncommittee.com
http://www.vidaliaga.com
The official website of the City of Vidalia
http://www.searchvidalia.com
searchvidalia.com is a tremendous resource for local information,
including weather, movies and more
http://www.vidaliaga.com/dva/properties.html
Lists available rental properties in Downtown Vidalia.
http://www.vidaliacommunications.com
Vidalia Communications, local radio stations
http://www.3riverexp.com
Three Rivers Expeditions, Hazlehurst
All you need for a great day on one of our beautiful rivers
http://www.canoecanoe.com
CanoeCanoe Outfitters, Lyons
All you need for a great day on one of our beautiful rivers
www.toombsmontgomerychamber.com
Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
http://www.toombs.public.lib.ga.us/ladson.htm
Ladson Genealogical Library, the best of its kind in the Southeast
http://www.southeasterntech.edu
Southeastern Technical College, a two year technical college in Vidalia
http://www.bpc.edu
Brewton-Parker College, a four year private college in Mount Vernon
http://vidalia.troy.edu Troy University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree. Troy provides the full-time working adult a quality education that is convenient and flexible.
http://www.iiseyes.org/agnet
Accessing Georgia’s Natural Environmental/Agricultural Treasures
Find out more about agriventures in the Vidalia area region
http://www.georgiaonmymind.org
Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Learn more about Georgia and the many splendors it has to offer
http://www.sweetonioncinemas.com/
http://www.yellowbook.com/default.asp?PartnerLink=1225 Stop by the Vidalia Area CVB for your copy of the 2006-2007 Yellowbook.
Other Links:
S.A. & M. Shortline (www.samshortline.com) - Hop aboard for an exciting tour through scenic
countryside and historic towns. Stops include Cordele, Americus, Leslie, and Plains, the famous town
where President Jimmy Carter grew up, ran his campaigns and still lives today.
Bike Ride Across Georgia – www.brag.org
Blue Angels – www.blueangels.navy.mil
Georgia GenWeb Project www.rootsweb.com/~gagenweb Resources for genealogical research for the
state with additional resources for each county.
Buy Georgia www.buygeorgia.com - Helping to connect Georgians with businesses, local
communities, and charities throughout the state.
Local Links:
The Vidalia Advance – www.theadvancenews.com
Ohoopee Regional Library http://www.toombs.public.lib.ga.us/ or www.ohoopeelibrary.org
Lyons Better Hometown http://www.lyonsga.com/index.htm
City of Vidalia http://www.vidaliaga.com The official Web site of the City of Vidalia
Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce http://www.toombsmontgomerychamber.com
SearchVidalia.com http://www.searchvidalia.com searchvidalia.com is a tremendous resource for local
information, including weather, movies and more
Toombs County Schools www.toombs.k12.ga.us
Montgomery County Schools http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ga/district_profile/119/
Vidalia City Schools - www.vidalia-city.k12.ga.us
Sweet Onion Cyclists www.letsride.net
Of Local Interest Magazine, Online version www.onioncountryguide.com
Vidalia Onion Web http://www.web-tec.com/onions/
Vidalia Onion Committee http://www.vidaliaonioncommittee.com Learn more about Vidalia Onions and
their marketing order at the official Vidalia Onion Administrative Committee’s site.
Southeastern Technical College http://www.southeasterntech.org a two year technical college in
Vidalia
Brewton-Parker College http://www.bpc.edu a four year private college in Mount Vernon
Accessing Georgia’s Natural Environmental/Agricultural Treasures http://www.iiseyes.org/agnet Find
out more about agriventures in the Vidalia area region
Vidalia Communications http://www.vidaliacommunications.com local radio stations
Nanty's Naturals - www.nantysnaturals.com
Area Onion Farms:
Robison Farms www.sweetvidalias.com
Herndon Farms www.vidaliasfinest.com
Manning Farms www.manningfarms.com
Travel Resources:
Festival Net http://festivalnet.com Searchable resource for festivals around the country
CraftLister www.craftlister.com Online listing of festivals, events, and craft shows
Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism http://www.georgiaonmymind.org Learn more
about Georgia and the many splendors it has to offer
Local Attractions:
Official site of the Vidalia Onion Festival http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com
Official site of the Ohoopee River Canoe Club http://www.ohoopeecanoeclub.com
Three Rivers Expeditions, Hazlehurst http://www.3riverexp.com All you need for a great day on one of
our beautiful rivers
CanoeCanoe Outfitters, Lyons http://www.canoecanoe.com All you need for a great day on one of our
beautiful rivers
Ladson Genealogical Library http://www.toombs.public.lib.ga.us/ladson.htm the best of its kind in the
Southeast
Sweet Onion Cinemas http://www.sweetonioncinemas.com/
Vidalia Onion Factory www.vidaliaonion.com
All of our publications are available for downloading to your hard drive, including our brochure! All files are in PDF format. If you do not have Acrobat or Acrobat Reader on your computer, it is available as a free download from Adobe at www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
All files listed below represent Toombs and Montgomery County
Vidalia Area CVB’s brochure
This brochure provides phone numbers, addresses, and an overview of the Vidalia area.
Discover the Vidalia Area booklet
Overview of the two counties and places to see listed elsewhere on this website.
Vidalia Area Accommodations & Dining Guide
Complete listing of all Vidalia area accommodations and restaurants.
Driving Tour Day Trip
Take a leisurely drive through Toombs and Montgomery County. Approximately a 60 mile round trip route, marked with directions and landmarks. Be sure to take along a copy of the Accommodations and Dining Guide so as not to miss a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Vidalia area is full of flavor… and good home cookin’… beginning at 5:30am most days.
Growers and Handlers List
Purchase and ship Vidalia Onions via mail-order to your friends and family throughout the country and elsewhere by using the Vidalia Onion Administrative Committee’s directory of Vidalia® onion growers and handlers. MO stands for Mail Order in their code legend.
Meeting Spaces Chart
This chart is a tremendous resource available for anyone searching for the perfect place to hold a conference, meeting, gathering or reunion. Detailed information can be obtained for each listing by contacting the Vidalia Area CVB at (912) 538-8687 or vacvb@bellsouth.net.
Yumion® Coloring Sheet for Kids
Download a coloring sheet made just for kids, featuring Yumion®, the official Vidalia® onion ambassador!
VIDALIA® ONION RECIPES
Aall recipes that are featured on this page are short, sweet and easy to make. They are also kitchen tested by the Vidalia Onion Administrative Committee. Vidalia is a registered certification mark of the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
VIDALIA'S FAVORITE ONION DIP:
(1996 Vidalia® Onion Festival Grand Prize Winner)
– 3 cups chopped Vidalia® Onions
– 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
– 2 and a half cups mayonnaise
– garlic salt to taste
Mix all ingredients and pour into greased one and a half-quart baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes until lightly brown.
Serve with corn chips.
VIDALIA® ONION PIE:
– 1 cup finely crumbled Ritz crackers
– one half stick of butter, melted
– 2 cups Vidalia® Onions, thinly sliced
– 2 tsps. butter
– 2 eggs
– 3/4 cup milk
– 3/4 tsp. salt
– dash pepper
– 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
– paprika
– parsley
Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter, press into 8-inch pie plate.
Sauté onions in 2 Tbsps. butter until clear, but not brown. Spoon over crust.
Beat eggs together with milk, salt, pepper and pour over Vidalia® Onions.
Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake at 350 degress for 30 minutes of until a knife
inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. (Serves 6-8)
Cream of Vidalia Onion Soup:
(1998 Vidalia Onion Cook-off winner, featured on Georgia Public Television)
– 3/4 cup of butter divided
– 3 cups Vidalia® Onions
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon pepper
– 2 and a half cups milk
– 1 and a half cups half & half
– Cheese to your taste — your choice
Melt 1/2 cup butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender. Set aside. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in dutch oven. Add flour, salt, pepper and stir until smooth — cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and half & half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in onions, reduce heat, and simmer. Add cheese to taste and garnish with Vidalia® Onion tops or parsley.
Vidalia Spinach Salad with Orange Poppyseed Dressing:
Dressing:
– 2/3 cup canola oil
– 3 Tbsp thawed orange juice concentrate (or to taste)
– 2 Tbsp grated orange zest
– 3 Tbsp grated Vidalia® Onion
– dash of Tabasco Sauce to taste
– 1 Tbsp lightly toasted poppy seeds
– salt and white pepper to taste
Salad:
– 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
– 1 large orange, cut into segments
– 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
– 1/2 Vidalia® Onion, sliced into rings
– 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
Make dressing first by combining all ingredients in screw-top jar; shake vigorously. Chill.
Arrange leaves on 4 chilled salad plates, topping with oranges, mushrooms and onions. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with nuts. Makes 4 servings.
The Absolute Best Fried Vidalia Onion Rings:
This recipe may be doubled or tripled in order to satisfy your hunger desire for these delicious Fried Vidalia Onion rings.
– Several large sized Vidalia® Onions
– 1 cup all purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 and a half tsp baking powder
– 1 egg
– 3/4 cup of milk
– 1 Tbsp salad oil
Slice large Vidalia® Onions into rings. In one bowl (bowl 1), mix together flour, salt and baking powder. In another bowl (bowl 2), beat 1 egg yoke then stir in milk and salad oil. Add contents of bowl 2 to bowl 1, stirring until smooth. In a third bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form then fold in contents of bowl 1, stirring until smooth. Dip onion rings into batter and deep fry until golden brown.
Steak and Vidalia Sweet Onion Salad:
1 pound flank steak
1 and 1/4 teaspoons of salt, divided
1/4 cup teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
4 cups leaf lettuce torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium Vidalia® Onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup sweet red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Preheat broiler. Season steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Broil 1 to 2 inches from heat until desired doneness (3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare.) Cut into thin slices; cool slightly. Place in large salad bowl with lettuce, onion slices, cucumber and sliced red bell pepper; set aside. Combine olive oil, lime juice, dill and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; pour over salad; serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Don’t see a recipe you like? Visit www.vidaliaonioncommittee.com for more recipes, or simply do an Internet search for “Vidalia onion recipes”. There are approximately 20,000 web site references to Vidalia onion recipes online.