Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival - November 7-14
Vardaman, MS - Sweet Potato Capital of the World
The 42nd Annual
Sweet Potato Festival
November 7 - November 14, 2015
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 41st Annual Sweet Potato Festival the best ever!
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, November 1, 2015
REHEARSAL FOR BEAUTY CONTESTS 1:30 P.M. - Rehearsal for 2 years through 2nd grade 2:00 P.M. - Rehearsal for 3rd grade through 12th grade
There will be no rehearsal for 0 - 23 months. For more information, see the pageant page.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL - Main Street 5K RUN/WALK - Downtown ANTIQUE TRACTOR JUDGING JUDGING OF VARIOUS CONTESTS SWEET POTATO TASTING BOOTH SWEET POTATO PIE EATING CONTEST FAMOUS BARBECUED CHICKEN DINNER - Fire Station
For more information, see the Arts & Crafts Page.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
SWEET POTATO QUEEN/KING CONTEST 2:00 P.M. - 0 - 23 months (age as of November 1) Dress is Sunday apparel.
Monday, November 9, 2015
SWEET POTATO QUEEN/KING CONTEST 7:00 P.M. - 2 years - Kindergarten (age as of November 1) Dress is Sunday apparel.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
SWEET POTATO QUEEN/KING CONTEST 7:00 P.M. - 1st grade - 6th grade Pageant wear for all.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
SWEET POTATO QUEEN/KING CONTEST 7:00 P.M. - 7th grade - 12th grade Pageant wear for all.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
ORIGINAL SWEET POTATO RECIPE CONTEST 1:00 P.M. - All entries must be brought to VHS cafeteria before 1:00 P.M.
SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL BANQUET - Vardaman Gym 6:30 P.M. - Presentation of Awards:
Pioneer
Tater Boy
Mama Grace
Best Washed and Graded Bushel of Sweet Potatoes
Mayor's Cup
Followed by auction of this year's Sweet Potato Quilt and after dinner entertainment. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.