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.
October 2022
The ABAC Run for the Nurses
Sat, October 29, 8:00AM to 11:30AMThe ABAC Run for the Nurses supports the Lisa Purvis Allison Spirit of Nursing Scholarship in the ABAC School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Register today at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Tifton/RunForNurses5KandHalfMarathon!
- Chip timing will be used for both races.
- The 1/2 marathon course is USTAF certified.
- All 1/2 marathon finishers will receive medals.
- T-shirts guaranteed to those who register before October 14.
Trick or Treat in the Village
Sat, October 29, 9:00AM
to 4:00PM
Trick or Treat in the Village at ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture sure is fun for all! Enjoy the Historic Village, a costume contest, and more! Wear your costumes and come join the fun!
Rutland Farms Fall Festival
Sat, October 29
Join Rutland Farms for their FALL FESTIVAL from 10 am to 6 pm (last ticket sold at 5:30 pm). Following the festival we will also host our FLASHLIGHT CORN MAZE NIGHT from sunset to 10 pm (last ticket sold at 9:30 pm). We hope to see everyone out on the farm!
Donatello’s Halloween Party
Sat, October 29
A little spooky, scary, and so much fun! Join us THIS Saturday at Donatello’s starting at 7 PM! Enjoy Georgia Grown Snacks & Drinks, live music from Eric Hatcher, and a Halloween Contest! Bring your friends and meet new ones in Downtown Tifton! The location for Donatello's is 224 Main Street S.
Downtown Trick or Treating
Mon, October 31, 5:00PM
to 6:30PM
Bring the kids for a scary safe night of trick-or-treating in Downtown Tifton on Monday, October 31st, from 5-6 pm. Candy is free to children 12 & under. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
November 2022
Miss Tifton Scholarship Competition
Sat, November 05Did you know that Miss Tifton is BACK. As an official preliminary, this competition is your first step toward the title of Miss Georgia and from there on to the title of MISS AMERICA. We are thrilled to be a Sash and Title Sponsor for this event! For more information please contact the Executive Director, Cody Smith at misstiftoncompetition@gmail.com and check out more details at https://misstiftoncompetit.wixsite.com/missfitzgeraldmissti
Coastal Plain Regional Fair
Tue, November 08
to Sun, November 13
United States of America’s Miss Georgia
Fri, November 11
to Sat, November 12
UNITED STATES of America PAGEANTS are designed to encourage women to strive to ACHIEVE their hopes, dreams, goals, and aspirations, while making them feel CONFIDENT and BEAUTIFUL inside and out! We believe the true definition of beauty is "The unique set of combinations that make you, You!" Our motto is to EMPOWER Women, INSPIRE others, & UPLIFT everyone! We focus on women empowerment, promoting positive self-image and advocating a platform of community service, which allows our contestants to rise by lifting others. But more importantly we are an elite sisterhood that gives support and encouragement to inspire each delegate to be the best version of herself! Apply at www.usoamissgeorgia.com.
Fall Fest: Second Saturday
Sat, November 12
Our next Second Saturday will be a downtown, old-fashioned Fall Fest! Save the date for Saturday, November 12th, for a lot of fall festive fun! 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.
December 2022
Cars & Coffee
Sat, December 03, 8:00AM to 11:00AMJoin Southern Gearheads for Cars & Coffee! This event is free and will be hosted at Prince Chevorlet located at 1410 US-82.
John Berry’s 26th Annual Christmas Tour 2022
Tue, December 20, 7:00PM
to 10:00PM
Grammy-winning, platinum-selling country star John Berry returns in 2022 with his crowd-pleasing Christmas concert, the 26th annual Christmas Songs and Stories with John Berry. Singer-songwriter, John Berry, rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990’s with such mega-hits as “Your Love Amazes Me,” Standing on the Edge of Goodbye,” and “She’s Taken a Shine.” His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands as does his electrifying rendition of “O’ Holy Night.” This extended exceptional evening of holiday cheer, packed with video and an incredible light show, featuring his greatest hits in the first half, followed by an unforgettable set of Christmas songs, has become a holiday tradition and we hope you will join us this year.
Find your tickets on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-berrys-26th-annual-christmas-tour-2022-tickets-367616509877.
The Art of Autism
Sun, January 01, 11:12AM
to Fri, January 13, 8:25AM
An art exhibit by local autistic artists of all ages. Displayed at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture locatied at 1392 Whiddon Mill Rd. Do not miss this beautiful exhibit!
December Times: Tuesday-Friday: 9 am - 3 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm January Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 3 pm.