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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🏡 Remember When, Tifton? The Story Behind the Buck House
If these beautiful old walls could talk, oh, the stories they could tell! ❤️
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. ❤️
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📣 Tifton, it`s time to STAY IN THE KNOW! 💚🧡
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! ☀️
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!
📬 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! ❤️
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🚨🎄 TIFTON, GET READY… CHRISTMAS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT MORE MAGICAL! 🐴❤️
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! ✨
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! ❤️
Holler Oaks Horse & Carriage is bringing the magic November 28 – December 23 on select weekend dates!
🎄 Rides run from 6–9 PM.
🐴 Approximately 20 minutes of Christmas magic!
🎟️ Advance ticket purchase required.
☕ 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?! 🐴🎅✨
#ThinkTifton #ChristmasInTifton #FulwoodPark #HolidayMagic #VisitTifton
🏠Some places just have a way of making you feel right at home, and Blackbird Home Mercantile is one of them. 🤎
From charming furniture and thoughtful details to cozy finds that make a house feel like home, there’s 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! 🛍️✨
#ThinkTifton #ShopLocal #BlackbirdMercantile #TiftonGA #SupportLocal #SouthGeorgiaCharm
💭 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! ❤️
👇 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! 🌾
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGeorgia #LoveTifton #WhatMakesTifton #SouthGeorgiaLiving #TiftonPride #ExploreTifton #OnlyInTifton #GeorgiaSmallTowns #SouthGeorgiaCharm
It won`t be long before downtown Tifton is sparkling with Christmas magic! ✨🎄
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! ❤️
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! 🎅✨
#ThinkTifton #ChristmasInTifton #HolidayInTifton #SmallTownChristmas
🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, TIFTON! 🧡🕸️
Hope your day is filled with more treats than tricks, more giggles than goblins, and just the right amount of spooky fun! 🍬🦇
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! 🧡
Now go have a gourd time, Tifton! 🎃✨
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGeorgia #HappyHalloween #VisitTifton #SouthGeorgiaFun #SmallTownLiving #trickortreating
🍂🎃 Fall fun is calling, y’all! 🎃🍂
Don’t miss the fun at Rutland Farms Fall Festival! 🌽🍁 From little pumpkins to big adventures, there’s a whole bushel of fall memories waiting to be made!
🎉 Fall Festival Fun Includes:
🏰 Bounce Houses
🌽 Corn Pit & Corn Maze
🎃 Pumpkin Patch
🐐 Petting Zoo
🚜 Hay Rides
✨ And MORE fall fun for the whole family!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY! 🎶
🎤 Bailey Dixon | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎸 Josh Pridemore | 7:00 PM – 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 ol’ fall fun! 🍂🤎
📍 Rutland Farms Fall Festival — where the pumpkins are plentiful, the music is playing, and the memories are ripe for the picking! 🎃🌾
#ThinkTifton #RutlandFarms #FallFestival #FallFun #FamilyFun #SouthGeorgia
🎃👻 Tifton, tonight is bringing ALL the Halloween vibes! 🧡🖤
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!
🚂 HAUNTED HOUSE & TRAIL at ABAC`s Georgia Museum of Agriculture ! Dare to take the walk and see if you make it to the end… 👀 Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the event, plus fees. And remember… don`t miss the LAST TRAIN OUT! 😱
🎤 Savor The Flavor KARAOKE NIGHT featuring Thunderstruck Entertainment! 🎶 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! 🧙♀️🍹
🕸️ 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!
📅 Tonight, October 29! Grab your crew and get out there for some spooky-season fun! 🧡👻
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #HalloweenInTifton #SpookySeason #SupportLocal
🍽️🚗 A Taste of Tifton`s Past!
Before GPS and drive-thrus became part of everyday life, roadside restaurants were memorable stops along the journey—and 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: “Enjoy Life — Eat Out Often!” With curb service and classic cars parked out front, Alpine captures a little slice of mid-century South Georgia life. ❤️
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. 🎹
Tifton`s history isn`t just found in old buildings—it`s in the places where people gathered and everyday memories were made.
💬 Do you remember the Alpine Restaurant? Did your family ever eat there? Share your memories with us!
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #TiftonHistory #VintageTifton #SouthGeorgiaHistory
#ThrowbackThursday #SouthernHospitality
🎃👻 BOO! 👻 THE WEEKEND IS CALLING, AND IT’S LOOKING SPOOK-TACULAR IN TIFTON! 🦇🕸️
Witches, goblins, ghosts, and all our favorite Halloween-loving folks… your weekend plans are here! 🔮🧡 From haunted trails and Halloween festivals to karaoke, comic shop fun, and fall festivities, Tifton is brewing up a cauldron full of fun! 🧙♀️✨
🎃 Grab your favorite little monsters, gather your boo crew, and get ready for a weekend packed with tricks, treats, and memory-making adventures!
🕷️ Scroll through to see what’s happening around town and mark your calendars! Just remember… the only thing scarier than a haunted house is missing out on all the fun! 😂💀
🧡 We’ll see you around Tifton… if we don’t get carried away by a ghost first! 👻
#WeekendEvents #ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #HalloweenInTifton #SpookySeason #ExploreTifton #SouthGeorgia
🐱💕 Happy National Cat Day, Tifton! 🐾 It’s time to settle the most important question of the day… WHO’S THE CUTEST CAT IN TIFTON?! 👑
We know the competition is going to be purr-ty fierce! 😹 From professional nappers to mischievous little troublemakers, Tifton is full of cats who deserve their moment in the spotlight!
📸 Drop your favorite photo of your feline friend in the comments!
🐾 Tell us their name!
❤️ And prepare to brag a little… because we know you think yours is the cutest!
Let’s celebrate National Cat Day by filling the comments with whiskers, paws, and a whole lot of cattitude! 🐈✨
#ThinkTifton #NationalCatDay #TiftonGA #CutestCatInTifton #CatLovers #PawsAndClaws
🍪🎃 SWEET NEWS, TIFTON! THE CRUMBL COOKIE TRUCK IS ROLLING INTO TOWN! 🎃🍪
Tifton, consider this your sweetest Halloween treat! 👻💗 The Crumbl Cookie Truck is making a POP-UP stop at Tifton Mall, bringing a little cookie magic our way! 🍪✨
From Pink Sugar to Dubai Brownie, Halloween Red Velvet, Dirt Cake, and more, there’s a whole lot of sweetness to go around! 😍
📍 Tifton Mall
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 12 PM–7 PM or until sold out!
Since Crumbl doesn’t have a permanent location in Tifton, this is your chance to grab your favorites while the truck is in town! 🚚🍪 So, tag your cookie crew, make a little room for dessert, and come get your sweet fix before they’re gone!
Who’s making a cookie run?! 👇💗
#ThinkTifton #TiftonGA #CrumblCookies #SweetTreats #ShopTifton
