In Tifton, magical experiences are cultivated by our agricultural roots and small-town spirit. Encounter authentic farm life, from past to present. Have fun picking (and eating) the best fruits, vegetables, and nuts year-round. Attend interesting festivals and events. Savor our food scene, from farm stands to legendary local spots. So, bring your family, group, or meeting—because AgVenture awaits when you Think Tifton!
Take over Tifton like a local!
Discover the stories that make us the perfect place to make some memories.
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Slice Into Summer: How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon in Tifton
Nothing says summer in Tifton quite like a sweet, juicy watermelon. Whether you’re shopping at Rutland Farms, the Tifton Farmers Market, or your neighborhood grocery store, these simple tips will help you pick the perfect melon every time. READ MORE
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Stars, Stripes & Small-Town Pride
Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with three weekends packed with patriotic fun across Tift County! From fireworks and family activities to farmers markets and hometown traditions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎆 June 27: Ty Ty Freedom Fest Kick off the festivities in Ty Ty with an evening of vendors, kid activities,… READ MORE
Harvesting Happiness calendar
Fresh, in-season vegetables and produce are available at u-pick farms and in markets year-round. Pick at Berry Good Farms or Rutland Farms.
January
Satsumas
February
Strawberries
March
Strawberries, Asparagus
April
Strawberries, Blueberries, Asparagus
May
Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches
June
Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches
July
Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches
August
Blueberries, Blackberries, Grapes, Persimmons
September
Blackberries, Grapes, Persimmons
October
Grapes, Persimmons, Satsumas, Pumpkins
November
Persimmons, Satsumas, Christmas Trees, Pecans
December
Satsumas, Christmas Trees, Pecans
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A little piece of Tifton history… ❤️
Take a stroll down Main Street in Tifton as it looked decades ago—when the lights of the Tift Theatre beckoned moviegoers, and Cox Drug Store was a familiar gathering place downtown.
And look closely at that theatre marquee! 🎬 It appears to be advertising Lady of Burlesque, starring Barbara Stanwyck—a 1943 film that gives us an especially wonderful clue to when this photograph was taken. What a fun little time capsule!
Just next door, you can see the familiar Cox Drug Company sign. Cox Drug wasn`t simply a pharmacy in Tifton. It was the kind of old-fashioned downtown drugstore that also functioned as a social gathering place. A 1919 Tifton record lists Cox Drug Co. as both a cigarette dealer and soda fountain, confirming that the business had a fountain as part of its operation.
For generations of Tifton children, a trip to Cox Drugs meant more than picking up a prescription. It could mean stopping in for a hot dog, a cold Coca-Cola, or a sweet treat—the kind of simple pleasures that turned an ordinary trip downtown into a cherished memory. 🌭🥤
Look closely at this wonderful old scene: the vintage cars, the grand storefronts, the theatre marquee and the bustling businesses that made Main Street the heart of the community.
Before shopping centers and interstate exits, this was where Tifton came to shop, meet friends, catch a movie, grab a bite and make memories. ✨
And isn`t it wonderful to think that someone standing on this very street in the early 1940s may have been on their way to see Barbara Stanwyck on the big screen, while just down the block someone else was enjoying a hot dog and Coke at Cox Drugs?
A charming glimpse into Tifton of yesterday—and a reminder that sometimes the sweetest memories are the simplest ones. ❤️
📍 Main Street, Tifton, Georgia | Circa 1943
🎬 Lady of Burlesque starring Barbara Stanwyck
💊 Cox Drug Company
📸 W.M. Cline Co. Tifton postcards / CardCow.com
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🍂🎃 Hello, October! 🎃🍂
There’s a little extra magic in the air this weekend in Tifton! From Friday night games and local farmers’ market finds to fall festivals, paint & sip, live music, and a little Eagles-inspired rock ’n’ roll—there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the season. 🧡
✨ Your weekend plans are looking festive:
🎲 Friday Night Game Night
🥕 Tifton Farmer’s Market Grand Opening
🎃 Fall Festival Flashlight Night
🎨 Fall Paint & Sip
🎶 Dixieland R/C’s Mini Night
🎸 To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Grab your favorite coffee, bring your people, and make a few October memories right here at home. 🍁☕👻
Happy fall, y’all! 🧡
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🎶✨ Let the season of music begin! ✨🎶
From a lively Beach Boys tribute to beautiful choral music, classical harpsichord, Americana, and poetry, ABAC’s fall lineup is filled with wonderful ways to experience the arts right here in South Georgia. 🎭🎼
Mark your calendar, gather a friend, and make an evening of it! There’s something special about sharing live music and the arts in our community. 💛
📍 ABAC | Tifton, Georgia
🎟️ Tickets are available through the link on the flyer.
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👀 THIS WEEK IN TIFTON
Wondering what’s happening around town? We’ve got you covered! 🗓️✨
Good food, local happenings, live entertainment, creative fun, and plenty of reasons to step out and enjoy the week. 🌻
Consider this your friendly reminder: there’s always something going on in Tifton! 💛
Scroll through, make your plans, and we’ll see you around town!
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📜 A glimpse into Tifton’s past… circa 1913.
A proud group of teachers gathers on the steps of the Tift County Courthouse, having just completed their examination to qualify for a teacher’s certificate. 🎓🍎
Dressed in their finest, they stand together at the beginning of what would become years of shaping young minds and strengthening their community.
More than a century later, this photograph offers a wonderful window into a bygone Tifton — a time when earning a teaching certificate was a milestone worth gathering together to celebrate. ❤️
What stories do you imagine these teachers carried with them as they stepped down those courthouse steps and into their classrooms?
📸: Digital Library of Georgia’s “Vanishing Georgia” collection, held by the Georgia Archives
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A wonderful Georgia gathering at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference on beautiful Jekyll Island! 🌴✨
Jana Barfield, Project Manager with Think Tifton, and Lynda Fisher, Director of the UGA Conference Center in Tifton, were delighted to meet up with Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a special photo and a memorable conference experience.
Proud to represent Tifton and the Tifton community while celebrating the people and places that make Georgia such a great destination! 🍑💙
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🍂🎃 Hello, October! 🎃🍂
Pumpkins are popping up, the air is feeling a little more magical, and Tifton is officially stepping into its cozy season. ✨
From pumpkin patches and fall festivals to crisp evenings downtown and all the little moments that make this time of year special, there’s plenty of autumn magic waiting to be found around town. 🧡
So, grab your favorite sweat–shirt, find a pumpkin (or three 😉), and fall into Tifton this October! 🍁🎃
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🦅 Get ready to take your night to the limit! 🌴✨
Experience the soaring sounds, stunning visuals, and high-energy excitement of TO THE LIMIT – The Ultimate Eagles Experience at the historic Tift Theatre!
🎶 Saturday, October 3rd
📍 Tift Theatre | Tifton, GA
⏰ Show starts at 7:30 PM
If you’re a fan of the Eagles, this is one night you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and get ready to Take It Easy… and take it to the limit! 🎸🦅
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🚗💨 Captain Tift is hitting the road!
This week’s stop? The 34th Annual Goin’ Hog Wild Car & Truck Show! 🐷🏁
Captain Tift will be cruising by to check out the hot rods, cool trucks, bikes, and all the horsepower happening in Downtown Tifton. And yes… he fully intends to stop and admire a few rides. 😎
📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Downtown Tifton – Caton Hight Park Complex
Come say hey to Captain Tift—and see what’s Goin’ Hog Wild! 🐷🚙
Where will Captain Tift tour next? Stay tuned! 👀
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Plot twist: There’s more at the Tifton Mall than you might remember. 😉🛍️
Take a look at this video and see all the stores that keep people shopping in Tifton.
So the next time you’re looking for a little retail therapy, don’t count out the mall! 💙
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🎉 Help us wish the one and only Tyron Spearman a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂
Another trip around the sun, and somehow, he’s still putting up with the rest of us. 😂
Hope your day is filled with good cake, great memories, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no one asking you to “work just one little thing” on your birthday! 😆
Happy Birthday, Tyron! We hope your day is as awesome as you are! 🎈🎉
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👀 THIS WEEK IN TIFTON
Wondering what’s happening around town? We’ve got you covered! 🗓️✨
Good food, local happenings, live entertainment, creative fun, and plenty of reasons to step out and enjoy the week. 🌻
Consider this your friendly reminder: there’s always something going on in Tifton! 💛
Scroll through, make your plans, and we’ll see you around town!
#ThisWeekInTifton #ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #SouthGeorgia #ExploreTifton #TiftonEvents
And just like that… it’s fall again. 🍂🤎
The mums are blooming, the scarecrows are standing watch, and everything feels a little more golden. There’s something about this season that makes us slow down, breathe a little deeper, and remember the simple joys of years gone by.
Cooler mornings. Cozy afternoons. Leaves crunching under our feet. And that familiar feeling that somehow takes us right back to childhood.
Here’s to crisp days, warm memories, and a little bit of fall magic around every corner. 🍁✨
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