{"id":2055908,"date":"2025-09-28T17:21:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2055908"},"modified":"2025-09-28T17:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:21:23","slug":"vidalia-introduces-family-friendly-free-entertainment-at-big-river-fall-festival-mississippis-best-community-newspaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/vidalia-introduces-family-friendly-free-entertainment-at-big-river-fall-festival-mississippis-best-community-newspaper\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidalia introduces \u2018family-friendly free entertainment\u2019 at Big River Fall Festival &#8211; Mississippi&#8217;s Best Community Newspaper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"article_info\">\n<h2 class=\"headline\">Vidalia introduces \u2018family-friendly free entertainment\u2019 at Big River Fall Festival<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pubStamp\">Published 11:49 am Saturday, September 27, 2025<\/p>\n<p>                            <!-- END BYLINE -->\n                          <\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery_group\">\n<div id=\"story_photo_group\">\n<dl class=\"story_photo_item\">\n<dt><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-text\">Professional skydiving demonstrations like the one pictured are set to be part of the inaugural Big River Fall Festival at the Vidalia Riverfront Amphitheater. (Submitted)<\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div><\/div>\n<p>VIDALIA, La. \u2014 Coinciding with the Natchez Balloon Festival weekend beginning Oct. 17, Vidalia is hosting a festival that families can enjoy at a very affordable price \u2014 free.<\/p>\n<p>For years, Vidalia has hosted an arts and crafts fair and carnival on the Vidalia Riverfront Amphitheater for families in town for the weekend to enjoy, but this year brings next-level entertainment at the inaugural \u2018Big River Fall Festival,\u201d which will include free spectator activities like a professional skydiving demonstration as well as paid helicopter rides over the riverfront and tandem skydiving opportunities and more, said organizers Jim Allgood and Paul Ferrell.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing a lifelong Natchezian and Miss-Louian and having spent years helping our area, I am excited to take what has gone on for years on the Vidalia side to the next level,\u201d Allgood said. \u201cMayor Buz Craft, the Town of Vidalia, the Vidalia Convention Center and their partnership with our nonprofit TEAM up 4 All to bring this to our Miss-Lou will be a blessing, adding more folks that can come and enjoy family-friendly free entertainment, music and more.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the event is looking for sponsors who will automatically gain access to a VIP surf and turf and dinner catered by Honey Brake Lodge and C&amp;M Crawfish beginning Thursday, Oct. 16, Ferrell said.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsorship levels include: Platinum Sponsor, $5,000; Gold Sponsor, $3,000; and Silver Sponsor, $1,000.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natchezdemocrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Big-River-Fall-Festival-Sponsorships-List-.docx\">Click here to learn more about sponsor benefits.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Checks should be made payable to the non-profit \u201cTEAM Up 4 All.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTEAM stands for Together Each Achieves More,\u201d Allgood said, which is a nonprofit based in Natchez that benefits area schools, students and more by promoting outdoorsmanship, teamwork, education and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Paul Ferrell at 318-792-1893 or Jim Allgood at 601-597-6658.<\/p>\n<p>This celebration brings the community together with an exciting lineup of live musical performances, professional skydiving demonstrations, helicopter rides, petting zoo, Vidalia Riverfront Flea Market &amp; Carnival, and more family-friendly attractions\u2014all set against the stunning backdrop of the mighty Mississippi River overlooking the Mississippi River Bridge between Vidalia and Natchez, organizers said.<\/p>\n<p>Festival Highlights Include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Live music concerts featuring regional and national artists<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Blow up bounce houses, carnival rides and games for all ages<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Skydiving demonstration jumps from the pros<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Helicopter rides over the riverfront<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Bass tank exhibits and dog distance jump shows<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Arts &amp; Crafts vendors showcasing local talent<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Tandem skydiving opportunities for the adventurous<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0Food &amp; Beverage vendors and more<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is more than just a festival,\u201d Ferrell said. \u201cIt\u2019s a celebration of our community, culture, and the natural beauty of the riverfront. Whether you\u2019re looking for high-flying thrills or laid-back fun with the family, there\u2019s something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free for general entry, with select attractions ticketed separately. Festival hours, vendor info, and a full music lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. Tentatively, the festival acts include the following.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 16 \u2014 VIP Party<\/strong> featuring Lloyd Hurricane Munn and the Forecasters from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and Thomas Cain from 8 to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, Oct. 17 \u2014 Dance Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 p.m. to 3 p.m. \u2013 Brandon and John\u2019s Muddy Mojo<\/p>\n<p>4 p.m. to 5 p.m. \u2013 Thomas Sanders<\/p>\n<p>5 p.m. \u2014 Jason Reynolds High Flying Retrievers and Fish N Fetch Show<\/p>\n<p>7 to 9 p.m. Nola Groove, New Orleans\u2019 number one dance band<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, Oct 18 \u2014 A Night of Legends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. \u2013 Wreckless Malfunction<\/p>\n<p>4:30 to 5:15 p.m. \u00ad\u2013 Sweet Tooth Jones<\/p>\n<p>5:30 to 6:30 p.m. \u2013 Hannah Belle<\/p>\n<p>7 to 8:30 p.m. \u00ad\u2013 Petty Betty<\/p>\n<p>9 to 11:30 p.m. \u2013 Vince Vance &amp; the Valiants featuring Little Elvis Dev, a five-year-old Elvis tribute artist; Al \u201cLil Fats\u201d Jackson, a Fats Domino tribute artist; and \u201cTomato\u201d Tina Turner<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, \u201cChurches are wanted and needed for a \u2018Come to Jesus Son Rise Service\u2019 featuring gospel music and church services\u201d at the riverfront amphitheater, Allgood said.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- END comments --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- END print_this --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.natchezdemocrat.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vidalia introduces \u2018family-friendly free entertainment\u2019 at Big River Fall Festival Published 11:49 am Saturday, September 27, 2025 Professional skydiving demonstrations like the one pictured are set to be part of the inaugural Big River Fall Festival at the Vidalia Riverfront Amphitheater. 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