Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival

Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival Sweet Potato Capital of the World. Vardaman, Mississippi holds a Arts & Crafts Festival beginning the

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As the 2025 Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival has come to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our spons...
11/11/2025

As the 2025 Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival has come to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors and those who make the festival a huge success each year.

Town of Vardaman Official
Timothy Cook - Mayor
Tiffany Dauzat - City Clerk
Wendy Scott - Deputy Clerk
Dustin Pounds - Police Chief (as well as all of the Police Officers)
Mike Whitten - Fire Chief (as well as all of the Vardaman Fire Department)
Gene Ruth & Erick Diaz - City Maintenance
Board of Aldermen - Bobby High, Danna Johnson, Shane Langford, Peggy
Skinner, & Jeannie Winter

Sweet Potato Festival Committee
Terry Dauzat - President (as well as his wife, Cathy)
Jordan Inman - Vice-President (as well as his wife, Ashley)
Amber Dauzat - Secretary (as well as fiance, Howard Goodson)
Cindy Hamilton - Treasurer (as well as husband, Jeff)
All other Festival Committee Volunteers.

Festival Activity Coordinators
5K Run — Carmen Easley & FBC, Student Ministry
Antique Tractor Show — Danny & Mary Tutor
Imagine, Art, Photo, & Writing Contest - Tim Wright
Harvest Banquet - Carolyn Davis
Car & Truck Show — Trey Boyette
Cooking Contest — Amber Dauzat
Famous Chicken Dinners — Ben Collins & Sportsplex
Pageants - Kim Laurin & Cindy Hamilton
Tasting Booth — Vardaman Support Group
Vendor Registration - Terry & Cathy Dauzat

Pageant & Banquet Decorations by Melisha Sims at Pocket Full of Posies Flowers and Gifts. Also, thank you to Debra Dauzat for making the Sweet Potato Afghan.

Mayor's Cup - Melissa EdmondsonThe award was presented to the best overall dish in the Cooking Contest. The Award was pr...
11/11/2025

Mayor's Cup - Melissa Edmondson

The award was presented to the best overall dish in the Cooking Contest. The Award was presented by Mayor Timothy Cook & Amber Dauzat (Cooking Contest Director). The winning dish was Gooey Sweet Potato Cake.

Cooking Contest Winners (L-R)Shane French - 1st Place - YouthJordan Byrd - 2nd Place - Men’sZoey Bryd - Honorable Mentio...
11/10/2025

Cooking Contest Winners (L-R)

Shane French - 1st Place - Youth
Jordan Byrd - 2nd Place - Men’s
Zoey Bryd - Honorable Mention - Children
Mary Jo Bryd - 2nd Place - Misc
Melody Hamilton - 2nd Place - Misc Desserts, 2nd Place - Cake, & 3rd Place - Pie
Debra Dauzat - 1st Place - Low Cal & 3rd Place - Cake
Amber Dauzat - Cooking Contest Director
Evie Wright - 3rd Place - Children
Adi Wright - 1st Place - Children
Melissa Edmondson - 1st Place - Misc Desserts, 1st Place - Misc, 1st Place - Pie, & 1st Place - Cake
Mary Keyser - 1st Place - Bread, 2nd & 3rd Place - Low Cal, 3rd Place - Misc Desserts, & 3rd Place - Misc
Brittany Wright - 2nd Place - Pie

Not Pictured:
Jason French - 1st Place - Men’s
Emileigh Bingham - 2nd Place - Youth
Addilynn Dauzat - 2nd Place - Children

Making a Difference Award - Grover EdingtonThe Award was presented to him by his son, Walt Edington. The Making a Differ...
11/10/2025

Making a Difference Award - Grover Edington

The Award was presented to him by his son, Walt Edington. The Making a Difference Award was established in honor of Former Chief of Police Kenny Scott, who dedicated a significant amount of time to the Town of Vardaman. Each year, an individual is honored with the Making a Difference Award for their outstanding efforts to positively impact their community and the festival. Leslie Fugett & Kenneth Scott (Two of Kenny's Children) were also on hand to present the Award.

Mama Grace Award - Cathy DauzatThe award was presented to her by her husband, Terry Dauzat, and son, Joseph Dauzat. The ...
11/10/2025

Mama Grace Award - Cathy Dauzat

The award was presented to her by her husband, Terry Dauzat, and son, Joseph Dauzat. The Mama Grace Award is presented to an Outstanding Lady in Farming & Sweet Potato Promotion each year.

Pioneer Award - Craig Williams The award was presented to him by his son, Dillon Williams. The Pioneer Award is given to...
11/10/2025

Pioneer Award - Craig Williams

The award was presented to him by his son, Dillon Williams. The Pioneer Award is given to a Pioneer in Farming Farmer each year.

Young Farmers Award - Wade FlemingThe award was presented to him by his brother, Brad Fleming. The Young Farmer Award is...
11/10/2025

Young Farmers Award - Wade Fleming

The award was presented to him by his brother, Brad Fleming. The Young Farmer Award is given to an Outstanding Young Farmer each year.

Best Sweet Potatoes Award - Ace WrightThe award is given to the Best Box of Washed and Waxed Sweet Potatoes that is turn...
11/10/2025

Best Sweet Potatoes Award - Ace Wright

The award is given to the Best Box of Washed and Waxed Sweet Potatoes that is turned in to be judged.

Harvest Banquet Musical EntertainmentBackrow Baptist featuring Jack Pumphrey, Clint Blissard, Raymond Pumphrey, & Bart M...
11/10/2025

Harvest Banquet Musical Entertainment

Backrow Baptist featuring Jack Pumphrey, Clint Blissard, Raymond Pumphrey, & Bart Munlin.

Thank you to Mississippi’s Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson for joining us for the 2025 Harvest Banquet...
11/10/2025

Thank you to Mississippi’s Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson for joining us for the 2025 Harvest Banquet.

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PO Box 213
Vardaman, MS
38878

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