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 meetingโbecause 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. ๐ 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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๐ ITโS GIVEAWAY TIME, TIFTON! ๐
Weโre spreading a little extra excitement around town and giving YOU a chance to win! โจ
Think Tifton is giving away 2 PAIRS of tickets to see Megan Woods on The Truth Tour right here at John Hunt Auditorium on November 19! ๐ถ
Get ready for a special night filled with music, worship, and encouragement!
Here`s how to enter:
๐ Follow Think Tifton
โค๏ธ Follow UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
๐ฏ Comment โIโm Readyโ and tag a friend you`d love to take along!
๐๏ธ We`ll be selecting 2 lucky winners, each receiving a pair of tickets, this Friday, November 13!
So, tag your concert buddy, cross your fingers, and get ready for a memorable night in Tifton! ๐
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๐ THIS WEEK IN TIFTON
Wondering whatโs happening around town? Weโve got you covered! ๐๏ธโจ
Good food, local happenings, live entertainment, creative fun, and plenty of reasons to step out and enjoy the week. ๐ป
Consider this your friendly reminder: thereโs always something going on in Tifton! ๐
Scroll through, make your plans, and weโll see you around town!
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๐จ๐ Downtown Tifton is getting a little more colorful this Saturday!
Arts Affair is taking over downtown Tifton this Saturday, and it`s going to be a colorful day filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun for everyone! From talented local artists and unique handmade creations to live art, authors, food trucks, bakers, and a Kids Art Alley, there`s something around every corner to discover. ๐๏ธโจ
Bring the family, stroll through downtown, meet the makers, find something special, and maybe even unleash your own inner artist!
Captain Tift is already ready to join the fun, and we hope to see YOU there! โค๏ธ
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Saturday, November 7
โฐ 11 AM โ 4 PM
๐ 255 Love Avenue, Downtown Tifton in front of the Syd
A little art, a little community, and a whole lot of small-town charm!
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๐ก Remember When, Tifton? The Story Behind the Buck House
If these beautiful old walls could talk, oh, the stories they could tell! โค๏ธ
The stately home in this photograph, located on Love Avenue at Sixth Street, has quite a history. Known today as Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals, it began its life as a private residence built by prominent Tifton businessman Edward Allen Buck and his family around the turn of the 20th century.
Edward Buck was quite the community figure! He operated a successful turpentine business, helped establish Tifton`s first bank, and was involved in several local business ventures. His family home was a beautiful brick residence with a grand wraparound porch, second-story balcony, and plenty of Southern charm.
But the house`s history wasn`t without heartbreak. The Buck family experienced several tragic losses between 1921 and 1935, including the death of their son, E.A. Buck Jr., in an automobile accident near Tifton on Christmas night in 1921.
In the years that followed, the property reportedly passed into the hands of the Mellon family, and the once-grand residence eventually became apartments.
Then, in 1948, the house received a second chapter! Bowen-Donaldson restored the home to its former splendor as part of its 60th anniversary celebration and made it its new Home for Funerals. In 1963, an adjoining chapel was added and dedicated in memory of Enoch Bowen and his son, Enoch Bowen Jr.
Today, this historic home remains a familiar part of Tifton, connecting generations of families and preserving a little piece of our town`s past.
Isn`t it wonderful when an old building gets to tell more than one story?
Now we`re curious… Did your family have any connection to the Buck House? Do you remember what it looked like before Bowen-Donaldson moved in? Have you heard stories about the Buck or Mellon families?
We`d love to hear your memories! After all, some of Tifton`s best history isn`t found in books. It`s found in the stories passed down through generations. โค๏ธ
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๐ฃ Tifton, it`s time to STAY IN THE KNOW! ๐๐งก
From local events and delicious food to fun things to do, favorite local spots, and everything happening around town, Think Tifton is your little guide to all the good things happening right here in our hometown! โ๏ธ
Don`t miss out on the fun! Follow Think Tifton and sign up for our newsletter to keep up with what`s happening, what`s coming, and what you won`t want to miss!
๐ฌ Want to stay in the know? Sign up for our newsletter and check out the Tifton events calendar here:
https://thinktifton.com/events-calendar/
Because there`s always something good happening in Tifton! โค๏ธ
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๐จ๐ TIFTON, GET READYโฆ CHRISTMAS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT MORE MAGICAL! ๐ดโค๏ธ
Imagine snuggling up with your favorite people, taking in thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, and enjoying a good old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride through Fulwood Park! โจ
That`s right! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CARRIAGE RIDES ARE COMING TO TIFTON! And we`re pretty sure this is going to be one of the sweetest new holiday traditions around! โค๏ธ
Holler Oaks Horse & Carriage is bringing the magic November 28 โ December 23 on select weekend dates!
๐ Rides run from 6โ9 PM.
๐ด Approximately 20 minutes of Christmas magic!
๐๏ธ Advance ticket purchase required.
โ Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Tickets are expected to be released the FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER, so go follow Holler Oaks Horse & Carriage on Facebook so you don`t miss out!
Who`s ready to trade four wheels for four hooves this Christmas?! ๐ด๐
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#ThinkTifton #ChristmasInTifton #FulwoodPark #HolidayMagic #VisitTifton
๐ Some places just have a way of making you feel right at home, and Blackbird Home Mercantile is one of them. ๐ค
From charming furniture and thoughtful details to cozy finds that make a house feel like home, thereโs a little something special waiting around every corner. Whether you`re browsing for a unique treasure or simply looking for a little inspiration, this sweet Tifton shop is worth a visit!
Next time you`re out and about in Tifton, stop in, take a look around, and discover something you didn`t know you needed! ๐๏ธโจ
#ThinkTifton #ShopLocal #BlackbirdMercantile #TiftonGA #SupportLocal #SouthGeorgiaCharm
๐ญ When you think of Tifton, what`s the ONE thing that comes to mind?
Is it cotton fields, peanuts, the railroad, ABAC, Agrirama, a favorite local landmark, a South Georgia sunset, or something completely unexpected?
Every town has something that makes it special, and we want to know what makes Tifton stand out to YOU! โค๏ธ
๐ Drop your ONE thing in the comments! It can be a place, a memory, a tradition, a local favorite, or something that just screams Tifton.
Let`s see what makes Tifton, Tifton! ๐พ
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It won`t be long before downtown Tifton is sparkling with Christmas magic! โจ๐
From twinkling lights and festive storefronts to the little touches that make our downtown so special, the most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! โค๏ธ
So go ahead and book that trip, gather your favorite people, and come experience the magic of the holidays in Tifton! We can`t wait to celebrate the season with you! ๐
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#ThinkTifton #ChristmasInTifton #HolidayInTifton #SmallTownChristmas
๐๐ป HAPPY HALLOWEEN, TIFTON! ๐งก๐ธ๏ธ
Hope your day is filled with more treats than tricks, more giggles than goblins, and just the right amount of spooky fun! ๐ฌ๐ฆ
Whether you`re dressing up, passing out candy, enjoying the festivities downtown, or just soaking up all the Halloween magic, we hope you have a BOO-tiful time!
From our little corner of South Georgia to yours, Think Tifton wishes you a frightfully fun and fang-tastic Halloween! ๐งก
Now go have a gourd time, Tifton! ๐โจ
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGeorgia #HappyHalloween #VisitTifton #SouthGeorgiaFun #SmallTownLiving #trickortreating
๐๐ Fall fun is calling, yโall! ๐๐
Donโt miss the fun at Rutland Farms Fall Festival! ๐ฝ๐ From little pumpkins to big adventures, thereโs a whole bushel of fall memories waiting to be made!
๐ Fall Festival Fun Includes:
๐ฐ Bounce Houses
๐ฝ Corn Pit & Corn Maze
๐ Pumpkin Patch
๐ Petting Zoo
๐ Hay Rides
โจ And MORE fall fun for the whole family!
๐ถ LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY! ๐ถ
๐ค Bailey Dixon | 10:00 AM โ 6:00 PM
๐ธ Josh Pridemore | 7:00 PM โ 10:00 PM
So grab the kids, gather your favorite people, and head on out for a day filled with pumpkins, country tunes, and good olโ fall fun! ๐๐ค
๐ Rutland Farms Fall Festival โ where the pumpkins are plentiful, the music is playing, and the memories are ripe for the picking! ๐๐พ
#ThinkTifton #RutlandFarms #FallFestival #FallFun #FamilyFun #SouthGeorgia
๐๐ป Tifton, tonight is bringing ALL the Halloween vibes! ๐งก๐ค
Whether you`re in the mood for a little fright or ready to grab the mic, we`ve got two ways to make your Thursday night unforgettable!
๐ HAUNTED HOUSE & TRAIL at ABAC`s Georgia Museum of Agriculture ! Dare to take the walk and see if you make it to the endโฆ ๐ Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the event, plus fees. And rememberโฆ don`t miss the LAST TRAIN OUT! ๐ฑ
๐ค Savor The Flavor KARAOKE NIGHT featuring Thunderstruck Entertainment! ๐ถ Head out for a night of singing, costumes, a costume contest with TWO booze baskets up for grabs, a full bar with spooky cocktails, and brisket dinner plates for just $10! Best of all? FREE ADMISSION! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐น
๐ธ๏ธ So, what`s your Halloween-night vibe: screaming your way through a haunted trail or singing your heart out in costume? Either way, Tifton has your Thursday night plans covered!
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Tonight, October 29! Grab your crew and get out there for some spooky-season fun! ๐งก๐ป
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #HalloweenInTifton #SpookySeason #SupportLocal
๐ฝ๏ธ๐ A Taste of Tifton`s Past!
Before GPS and drive-thrus became part of everyday life, roadside restaurants were memorable stops along the journeyโand Tifton had a charming one of its own!
This vintage postcard takes us back to the days of the Alpine Restaurant, located along U.S. Routes 82 and 319 on West 7th Street. Its message was simple: โEnjoy Life โ Eat Out Often!โ With curb service and classic cars parked out front, Alpine captures a little slice of mid-century South Georgia life. โค๏ธ
Even more interesting? The Carper family, who owned the restaurant, lived right next door, and the dining room had a piano! Just imagine the meals, music, conversations, and memories made there over the years. ๐น
Tifton`s history isn`t just found in old buildingsโit`s in the places where people gathered and everyday memories were made.
๐ฌ Do you remember the Alpine Restaurant? Did your family ever eat there? Share your memories with us!
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#ThrowbackThursday #SouthernHospitality
