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.
February 2024
Comedian James Gregory at The Tift
Fri, February 16For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. The James Gregory show turns the clock back to a time when life was simpler; to a better time, before the death of common sense; a time when people sat on the front porch and actually talked to each other without a cell phone in their ear. Gregory’s success, like his comedy, is the direct result of the values he grew up with. It is this unique brand of humor that packs the crowds into his sold-out shows. The absence of vulgarity sets James apart and his stories are carefully crafted art. “I have lived long enough to know people, know life”, Gregory reflects. “My comedy is based on my life experiences. It’s real, it’s funny and the audience loves it. That’s why I’m still in business.” Grab your tickets at https://www.itickets.com/events/475304?aff=BIT!
March 2024
Comedian William Lee Martin at The Tift
Fri, March 29You’ve seen William Lee Martin’s comedy specials on Amazon Prime and AppleTV, heard him on Sirius/XM, laughed with him on Carnival Cruise Lines, and followed him on TikTok, YouTube, and on Facebook LIVE during his “4 pm
Daily Talk Y’all”. This father of five, Native Texan is a self-proclaimed All American Mutt – a mixed breed who doesn’t fit neatly into any single box physically, politically, or philosophically. With fresh material and hilarious new stories in his Off the Leash Comedy Tour, he’s not afraid to step on toes, and still connects with folks who share his everyday problems in ever-changing America. His friends still call him by his nickname “Cowboy Bill”. This comedian will have you laughing ’til your sides split and you’re wiping away tears. Tickets will be avaliable soon!
April 2024
Tifton Council for the Arts
Mon, April 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 classes and events at https://tiftonarts.org/classes/.
Folklife Festival
Sat, April 06
Visitors can enjoy a celebration of the rich, rural heritage of South Georgia during the annual Folklife Festival on April 6 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.
Second Saturday
Sat, April 13
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.
Wiregrass Farmers Market
Sat, April 13
to Sat, July 27
Open 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
Tuscany or Ten Arts Gala
Thu, April 25
Join the Tifton Council for the Arts for the finest social event of the year featuring: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, ITALIAN CUISINE, LIVE AUCTION, SILENT AUCTION, REVERSE RAFFLE to Win a Villa in Tuscany for 7 days; sleeps 4 plus $5000 cash or *$10,0000 Cash Prize! Purchase your tickets at https://tiftonarts.org/gala!