Nate Burton stands at the center of the Tornado ride while helping set up for this weekend’s Balloon Race festival Tuesday on the Vidalia Riverfront. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Jose Lopez Acevedo, puts together a mini Ferris wheel Tuesday as part of the weekend festivities in Vidalia. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Tristin Morgenroth, helps assemble the Tornado ride. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Triston Cameron with McGill Jr. Roofing works on one of the roofs for a new hotel, the Vidalia Riverfront Towne Place Suites, Tuesday on the Vidalia Riverfront. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)