Calendar of Events
If you’re looking for something fun to do, THINK TIFTON! We’ve got you covered all year long with fun events and festivals. So check out what’s coming soon and mark your calendar for a good time.
September 2023
Tifton Council for the Arts
Fri, September 01The Tifton Council for the Arts is well known in South Georgia for providing beautiful artwork from local, national, and even international artists. TCA also offers weekly, and monthly art classes, special events, and occasional trips to view local art. Check out their September classes and events at https://tiftonarts.org/classes/.
Bike Night at Harley Davidson
Fri, September 08, 7:00PM
to 10:00PM
Bike Night is back Friday, September 8th, 7-10 PM on the deck! The Lloyd Carter Band will hit the stage and is more than ready to entertain! Reining from South Georgia, the Lloyd Carter Band is an amazing collection of musicians that have performed in front of thousands with a live show guaranteed to entertain. Donatello's will be behind the bar, and Big Jake's Que is sure to have what your heart, and stomach, desires! We will see you at 49 Cassetta Rd!
Omega Pepper Festival
Sat, September 09
See you in Ponder Park in Omega for this HOT festival! Follow https://www.facebook.com/Omega-Pepper-Festival-101551511600548 for more details!
Second Saturday
Sat, September 09
Come out and enjoy Downtown Tifton with SECOND SATURDAY. Merchants will be having special extended store hours & there will be live music in Tifton Gardens. Tifton Gardens is located next to Don Julio’s! Stroll, shop, and restaurant hop! We'll see you there.
Destination Ag Day
Sat, September 16, 9:00AM
to 1:00PM
Join us at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture for Destination Ag Day with hands-on family fun, celebrate how agriculture impacts you!
La Fiesta del Pueblo
Sat, September 23
La Fiesta del Pueblo Inc. is proud to present the return of the LARGEST Hispanic Festival in South Georgia. La Fiesta brings the taste, sound, history, culture and traditions of Latin American countries to Fulwood Park! The day will be packed with non-stop entertainment by singers, performances including Mariachi Band, folkloric dancers and locals from Mallory School of Dance and more! Check out their website https://fiestadelpueblo.org/ for more information!
Gaither Vocal Band at The UGA Conference Center
Sat, September 23, 5:00PM
to 9:00PM
The Gaither Vocal Band is being joined by special guests Ladye Love Smith, Gene McDonald, and Kevin Williams for a special concert this fall. The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light Tour will feature all of the Gaither Vocal Band's most-loved songs. Join us for this unforgettable night by purchasing your tickets at https://www.itickets.com/events/474173?fbclid=IwAR3cggeTiD0TeaPseQOOUR4ztH_pF0AXiMA4PHIBM9087bnOy67oI_kdCRM! See you there!
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, September 30
Fall fun and celebration is what Rutland Farms is all about. Our Fall Festivals are full of fun activities for the entire family. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin picking, a chance to go through the corn maze, and much more. Come out and enjoy a Saturday with us this fall! For more FALL FUN checkout their website at https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
October 2023
Rutland Farms Pumpkin Patch
Mon, October 02 to Sat, November 04It is FALL Y'ALL! The search for the perfect pumpkin begins in the field. Pumpkin selection is a busy time at Rutland Farms each year as families travel from all over to visit our farm and experience choosing their pumpkin straight from the patch. Visit their website for more FALL FUN! https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Dates of Availability and Cost:
October 2nd through November 4th
– There is no admission fee to visit the pumpkin patch.
– Guests are only charged the cost of their selected pumpkins. Price is dependent upon size and type of pumpkin selected and therefore, varies.
– The average price range is from $3.00 to $15.00 per pumpkin.
ABAC Truck & Tractor Pull
Thu, October 05, 7:00PM
to Sat, October 07, 11:00PM
Trucks and tractors of all shapes and sizes will rev their engines and roar down the track on October 5th - October 7th at the AET Truck and Tractor Pull sponsored by the Agricultural Engineering Technology Club at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, October 07, 12:00AM
Fall fun and celebration is what Rutland Farms is all about. Our Fall Festivals are full of fun activities for the entire family. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin picking, a chance to go through the corn maze, and much more. Come out and enjoy a Saturday with us this fall! For more FALL FUN checkout their website at https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
ELVIS: In Person
Sat, October 07
Elvis may have left the building in 1977, but lucky fans of the King in Tifton have a chance to relive his voice, energy, and charisma on October 7th! Widely believed to be the most authentic representation of the King, the show’s star, Matt Stone, was named last year by the Elvis Presley Estate as one of the Top Ten Elvis Tribute Artists in the world. With so many other tribute artists on the market, there’s an important distinction between Matt Stone and his competitors: Matt portrays the King in his prime: young, agile, and full of energy... the way he should be remembered! Grab your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elvis-in-person-live-in-tifton-ga-starring-matt-stone-tickets-619354976407!
History After Dark: Frightful Tales
Fri, October 13
Enjoy a night at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture with History Ater Dark! More info to come soon including a link for admission!
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, October 14
Fall fun and celebration is what Rutland Farms is all about. Our Fall Festivals are full of fun activities for the entire family. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin picking, a chance to go through the corn maze, and much more. Come out and enjoy a Saturday with us this fall! For more FALL FUN checkout their website at http://https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Gee Haw Whoa Back Bulls & Broncs Rodeo
Sat, October 14
Dust off your boots and saddle up for another night of rodeo action! That's right! We are bringing another rodeo to town. Join us for the Gee Haw Whoa Back Bulls and Broncs event on October 14 at 6 PM at the ABAC Rodeo Arena. Contestants from across the southeast will compete in bull riding, saddlebronc riding and bareback riding. Southern Rodeo Company will be our official rough stock contractor for this IPRA and PCA sanctioned event.
Tickets Prices:
Adults: $15
ABAC Students with ABAC ID: $10
Kids 6-17: $10
Children 5 & Under: Free
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, October 21
Fall fun and celebration is what Rutland Farms is all about. Our Fall Festivals are full of fun activities for the entire family. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin picking, a chance to go through the corn maze, and much more. Come out and enjoy a Saturday with us this fall! For more FALL FUN checkout their website at https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Essence On Main
Sat, October 21
Essence on Main is a Music Festival so get ready to groove this fall in the Cato Knight Parking Lot! Jake's Hands presents Tifton's Essence music festival on main. Join us for An afternoon of fun and incredible performances. Featuring top-tier bands, artists from local musicians. this is an event you don't want to miss it! Purpose of this event is to provide Complete Meal boxes during this Holiday Seasons. While the event is FREE, we are asking for non perishable items to be donated. See more info at https://rb.gy/69r2t!
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, October 28
Fall fun and celebration is what Rutland Farms is all about. Our Fall Festivals are full of fun activities for the entire family. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin picking, a chance to go through the corn maze, and much more. Come out and enjoy a Saturday with us this fall! For more FALL FUN checkout their website at https://rutlandfarms.com/seasonal-activities/fall/!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Trick or Treat in the Village
Sat, October 28, 9:00AM
to 4:00PM
Trick or Treat in the Village at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture is going to be a BOOtiful Day! With so many fun activities and plenty of candy to go around! Purchase admission at the Country Store and enjoy the Trick or Treat festivities in the historic village.
Murder Mystery Maze at Rutland Farms
Sat, October 28, 7:00PM
to 10:00PM
A spooky night is to be had by all at Rutlnad Farms! Join us for a frightful night!
Find us at the Farm: 5641 Union Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
– ADMISSION FEE: $10 PER PERSON. Last ticket will be sold at 9:30 PM.
(children 5 and under are free with a paid adult)
November 2023
Ashley McBryde: The Devil I Know Tour
Fri, November 03GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde will bring her The Devil I Know Tour to John Hunt Auditorium at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center on Friday, November 3. Tickets are reserved seating, cost $49.50, $42.50, and $34.50 and are ON SALE NOW! Grab your tickets at https://rb.gy/kllca
Opening support will be Zach Top, who is reviving the spirit of ‘90s traditionalists like George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Randy Travis with classic vibes that evoke the dancehalls of Texas, the roar of the rodeo, and jukebox ballads.
Arts Affair
Sat, November 04
Calling ALL artists! You are invited to show off your creativity at the Tifton Council for the Arts Affair on November 3rd & 4th!
Learn more at https://tiftonarts.org/arts_affair/
The Heaven Changes Everything Tour
Sat, November 04, 7:00PM
to 9:00PM
The Heaven Changes Everything Tour with Big Daddy Weave, Tasha Layton and Hannah Kerr is coming live to the Tift Tift County High School Performing Arts Center! This will be an unforgettable night of inspiration and joy featuring your favorite songs from Big Daddy Weave, including their latest hits Heaven Changes Everything and God Is In This Story, Tasha Layton’s Look What You’ve Done, How Far, and her newest song Never, Hannah Kerr’s Same God and Warrior, and more. Get your tickets for this one-of-a-kind event today at https://shorturl.at/afBOV!
Cane Grinding & Syrup Cooking
Sat, November 18, 9:00AM
to 4:00PM
Join us in the Historic Village to see how cane syrup is made. We also have many other program offerings throughout the village today, including candle making and music at the Simon Cabin and storytelling at Wesley Chapel. Come on out and enjoy this beautiful day with us!
North Pole Express
Thu, November 30, 12:00AM
to Sat, December 02, 12:00AM
Santa is heading to ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture! You will begin your journey in Santa’s Bakery where Santa’s elves will read the holiday classic, “The Polar Express.” You will then board the North Pole Express to visit Santa Claus and see the movie version of “The Polar Express.” Enjoy the start of the Holiday Season in Tifton!