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 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.
Tift Theatre Haunted Theatre
Thu, October 26
to Tue, October 31
Do you dare to enter the abandoned Warwick Manor? Join us at the Tift Theatre for a scary good time! Thursday, Oct 26th - Saturday, Oct 28th at 7:00 PM, Monday, Oct 30th - Tuesday, Oct 31st at 7:00 PM. Purchase tickets online at https://rebrand.ly/r4uvpmc! See you at The Tift!
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! The Arts Affair will be a two-day festival held in downtown Tifton every fall. We feel this new name will capture the essence and nostalgic feel of Tifton’s beloved Love Affair festival, with a fresh twist for a new generation. The Arts Affair will include a FREE community wide concert on Friday, November 3rd and an arts festival on Saturday, November 4th 2023, in and around the grounds of the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. Arts Affair will kick off Saturday at 9:30 am with a children’s parade from Fulwood Park to the festival grounds. The festival will begin at 10:00 am and will feature an art exhibit, Artist Market, children’s Arts Circus, Author’s Row, food trucks, art demonstrations, a Sweet Taste of Tifton, and live performances throughout the day.
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!
December 2023
North Pole Express
Thu, December 07, 12:00AM to Sat, December 09, 12:00AMSanta 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!
North Pole Express
Thu, December 07, 12:00AM
to Sat, December 09, 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!
Tifton’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Parade
Sat, December 09
Let's bring the JOY to Downtown Tifton this year for on December 9th! We are ready to kick-off the holiday season with fun for kids, our great downtown merchants, and our community. The parade will begin at 5 PM!