The annual Onion Festival will take place this year on Sunday, August 31, at the beautiful PLAV pavilion in Pine Island.

Eighteen-time Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra along with the Annual Onion Eating Contest, sponsored by the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce. Everyone always enjoys this contest, plus the winner receives a cash prize award. Get there early and enjoy the wonderful food. Doors open at 12 noon.

The Festival is held rain or shine plus there’s plenty of FREE parking. Music starts at 2PM. Jimmy and the band started playing the Original Onion Festival back in 1964. They ahve played every festival since. Advance tickets are on sale. The festival always draws a huge crowd so get there early and bring your lawn chair.

Advance tickets are now on sale at $18 per person. You can send a check or money order to: Jimmy Sturr, P.O. Box #1, Florida, NY 10921. For credit card purchases, call 845-651-4266.

Come on out Join your friends, Sunday, August 31, at the PLAV Pavilion in Pine Island. You’ll have a great time!