Memorial Day has become the unofficial kickoff to summer. For many backyard chefs, that means it’s time to light the grill and let summer entertaining begin!

Are you in need of some fresh summer entertaining recipes and tips this year? Then join author and Southern Living contributing editor Rebecca Lang (@rebeccalangcooks) and stylist and writer Courtney Whitmore (@pizzazzerie) for Sweet Vidalia’s Flavors of Summer Twitter Party set for Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:30pm ET! They’ll be chatting about Memorial Day recipes, decorating tips, and how you can best prepare for summer entertaining. In addition, those who RSVP and join the chat will be entered to win some flavorful prizes including Vidalia onions, summer foods & herbs and a $50 Visa gift card! (Must be a U.S. resident to win).

You’ll also learn about how you can enter the Vidalia Onion Flavors of Summer Contest by sharing your best summer recipes or outdoor entertaining table scapes. Prizes include an Outdoor Entertaining Package from Sears valued at $5,000 or $1,000 cash! While you’re there, check out Flavors-Of-Summer.com for summer recipes, grilling tips and festive menu ideas, as well as some special savings from Vidalia!

Vidalia Onions — America’s favorite Sweet Onion - - were discovered accidentally in Georgia in the 1930s. They are still planted and hand-harvested in south Georgia, but are available in grocery stores throughout the U.S. from late April to mid-September. Learn more about this famous seasonal treat, get recipes and facts at VidaliaOnion.org.

What: #FlavorsofSummer Twitter Party
When: Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:30pm ET
Hosts: @rebeccalangcooks, @pizzazzerie
Tweet Grid Link: http://bit.ly/17XWg5h

TO SIGN UP for the chat and enter to win a prize, Please RSVP on Vidalia Onion’s Facebook Page HERE. (Prizes open to U.S. residents only). Visit Vidalia Onion’s Facebook page for Official Rules.

If you are new to Twitter or not sure how to go about attending a Twitter chat, check out our Beginner’s Guide to getting started!

TweeParties was compensated for this post and for assisting with the #FlavorsofSummer Twitter party to be held on May 22, 2013. 

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