Vidalia, Louisiana is located on the banks of the Mississippi river, across from historic Natchez, Mississippi. It is the home of 3 fortune 500 companies, the Sidney a. Murray. Jr. Hydroelectric station, 3 shovel ready industrial parks, Vidalia landing and riverfront, state welcome center, convention center, long term acute care hospital, medical complex, riverwalk, two hotels, spa, amphitheatre, rv park, recreation complex with baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, city park, broadband, Port of Vidalia, new it center, many locally owned restaurants, shops and businesses, and over 10 national chain businesses.
With annual festivals and activities like the Bowie bbq, Jim Bowie festival, Vidalia riverfront flea market, bad boys car show, wildlife expo and Mardi Gras there is opportunities for family fun.
In 2014 American cruise lines contracted to make Vidalia one of their stops for two of their Mississippi river cruise riverboats. In 2015 they have 84 dockings scheduled.
Concordia recreation district 3 shows 55,241 people visiting the complex from January to July 2015. They have scheduled ballgames, tournaments, football camps, and college ball scrimmages thru November.
The Vidalia conference and convention center is host to conventions, weddings, private and corporate parties, luncheons , dinners, school events, proms, and various other events. With an attendance of approximately 12,000 so far through July 2015. VCCC has events scheduled into 2016/2017 and is continually booking more.
Add another 8200 for the riverfront/ amphitheater activities and we have approximately 20,000 visitors in a six/seven month period.
Once considered a bedroom community, Vidalia is living up to the motto of "a city on the move".
2016 will be bringing an active working port, 1 gb broadband to residents and 10 gb to retailers and businesses. New homes and new businesses are springing up, industries are inquiring, we are a small town where big things happen.
