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.
March 2023
Tifton Council for the Arts
Wed, March 01 to Tue, January 31The 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 March classes and events at https://tiftonarts.org/classes/.
Second Saturday
Sat, March 11
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.
ABAC Truck & Tractor Pull
Thu, March 30, 7:00PM
to Sat, April 01, 11:00PM
Trucks and tractors of all shapes and sizes will rev their engines and roar down the track on March 30th - April 1st 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.
April 2023
Wiregrass Farmers Market
Sat, April 01, 9:01AM to Sat, July 29, 9:01AMOpen every Saturday morning, 9 AM - 12 PM, April through July and October through Mid-November. The Market offers locally-grown produce (some organic), artisan breads, fresh eggs, jams/jellies, vegan baked goods, honey, nuts, plants, and more. We are a community-based farmers market in the heart of South Georgia, providing locally-grown and handmade products to locals and travelers alike, sold by farmers and artisans themselves. Conveniently located right off I-75, we are hosted by the acclaimed Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village. Find us at the pole barn behind the Country Store. More than just a great place to shop, the Wiregrass Farmers Market is also a place to learn about food, farming, cooking, and traditional skills. The market is sponsored by the Georgia Museum of Agriculture at ABAC, and is organized and managed by a committee of citizen volunteers. No admission is needed for the market, but you may choose to purchase admission to the museum and village and experience South Georgia's rural heritage and ride the steam train! For more information, follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/wiregrassfarmersmarket
Folklife Festival
Sat, April 01
Visitors can enjoy a celebration of the rich, rural heritage of South Georgia during the annual Folklife Festival on April 1 at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture. Showcasing South Georgia’s history and culture, the event runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with interactive activities for both children and adults. A can’t miss moment of the day will be the ceremonial firing of the turpentine still at 11 a.m. for the Historic Village’s annual turpentine distillation. Museum guests will see up close and personal this age-old process that is central to South Georgia’s cultural heritage. For more details follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ABACGMA/events!
Second Saturday
Sat, April 08
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.
2023 Homecoming at ABAC
Mon, April 10, 8:31AM
to Sat, April 15, 8:31AM
More details to come for this exciting week celebrating ABAC students and alumni!
Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo
Fri, April 14
to Sat, April 15
Dust off your boots, the ABAC Rodeo is back! Be sure to join us April 14-15, 2023, for two nights of non-stop pro rodeo action with internationally-known 4L and Diamond S Rodeo Company! Get ready to Yee-Haw at the Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo.
May 2023
Arts in Black Festival
Fri, May 05 to Sat, May 06
Camp Wiregrass: Farm Helpers (4-6)
Tue, May 30
to Fri, June 02
Munchkin campers (ages 4-6) will learn about the many helpers in agriculture including farmers, insects, and even worms! Campers will discover the work that farmers do to care for crops and livestock, how insects pollinate crops, and the role of worms in healthy soil. Hands-on activities throughout the week include gardening, building a bug hotel, fishing, roping haybale cows, and more interactive farm activities. Registration for Farm Helpers is $75 per participant and will begin Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 9 a.m. Registration can be completed online at https://gmafarmhelpers23.eventbrite.com. Camp Wiregrass at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture consists of week-long sessions for children. Museum staff provides participants with hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, history, and natural resources. Each camp is age specific and includes snacks and a t-shirt for participants. For more information on Camp Wiregrass, interested persons can contact Sara Hand at (229) 391-5208 or at sfhand@abac.edu.