Recreation
Looking for recreation? Besides being situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Vidalia is practically next door to numerous lakes, perfect for swimming, water sports, and some of the best fishing to be found anywhere! Hunting is also a favorite, with abundant wild game from which to choose - especially White Tail Deer!
Sports
Vidalia has ball parks and tennis courts inside the city limits, with plans for a more extensive recreation complex in the works. Three beautiful golf courses surround Vidalia, with numerous others within short driving distances.
Festivals
We play host to a number of grand festivities, most especially the Jim Bowie Festival. Celebrating the legend of this Louisiana native, the Bowie Festival features the Louisiana State Championship Bowie BBQ Duel. There's a Vidalia Flea Market at the Landing in October, a Classic Car Show in May, and a family-fun, old fashioned Fourth of July Celebration with fireworks over the river!
Quality of Life in Vidalia
Vidalia, Louisiana is practically a benchmark for quality of life. Honored repeatedly as one of the cleanest towns in the state, Vidalia prides herself on her progressive, community values.
Vidalia has one of the very lowest crime rates in the state of Louisiana. Our property taxes are also the lowest of any in the surrounding area.
Infrastructure
Our utility system is owned by the City of Vidalia. The public school system is recognized as being one of the very best in the state of Louisiana. A new City Complex is in the works, one which will house City Hall, and the police and fire departments. A new Recreation Complex is also being developed, which will be home to baseball and softball parks, soccer fields, new tennis courts, basketball courts, and much more.
The Vidalia RiverWalk
The Vidalia Landing, with its scenic view of the river, is one of the single most ambitious and successful projects in the entire Miss-Lou area. The RiverWalk stretches past the Comfort Suites Hotel, the RiverPark Medical Center, the Bryant O. Hammett Conference & Convention Center, and an open-air amphitheatre before reaching the Riverview RV Park. Promise Healthcare is building a new Acute Care Hospital on the RiverWalk as well.
Economic Development
Concordia Parish business has an excellent ally in the Concordia Economic and Industrial Development District. For demographics, economics news, and resources, See Their Website.
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Save the Date
Delta Music Festival - April 4 in Ferriday, LA.
Annual Golf Scramble - April 16, 2009 at Panola Woods Country Club.
Administrative Professionals Day - April 22, 2009
Ferriday/Vidalia Joint General Meeting at Ferriday's Arcade Theater - April 23, 2009