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Festival Contest Winners

Children’s Parade/Costume Contest Winners

Most Creative

1st place – Taylor Kate Brown

2nd place – Isaiah Troupe/Haven Johnson

3rd place – Hudson Rayonier

Most Onion Festive

1st place – Willow Morrison

2nd place – Jade Colley

3rd place – Jasmine Colley

Best Overall

1st place – Emi & Ruth Dees

2nd place – Hank Rayonier

3rd place – Emersyn Humphrey

Onion Eating Contest

The Onion Eating Contest sponsored by the Vidalia Lions Club was rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday because of the rain that passed through the area. Held on the stage behind the Arts and Crafts Festival, this year’s competition featured two categories. Layla Sikes won the 11 and Under age group. Third-time participant Jonathan Flowers won the

17 and over age group consuming 10 onions in only 3 minutes.

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