Events in Tift County
Books & Bubbles
This story time is for children ages 0 to 5 and includes music and playtime.
Margaret Jones Public LibraryCca Varsity Softball
Citizens Christian Academy’s varsity softball team plays an away, non-region matchup against Tiftarea Academy at the Tiftarea Academy softball field. The game is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Tiftarea Academy Softball FieldTeen Dungeons and Dragons
This event at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library offers a welcoming Dungeons and Dragons experience for ages 12 to 17. New and experienced players are welcome, and all supplies are provided. Optional character creation is available before the game, followed by a full D&D session.
Moultrie-Colquitt County LibraryPreschool STARS
By age five, children have completed about 90 percent of their brain development. Preschool STARS offers a lively storytime for ages 3 to 5 with their parents and caregivers. Each session explores a letter of the day, features books and songs that fit the theme, and includes a hands-on craft or activity. Optional playtime follows.
Moultrie-Colquitt County LibraryRun For Love 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
Celebrating its 37th year, the Run For Love 5K and one mile fun run is a longstanding community tradition presented by the Tift County Cross Country Teams. Runners, families, and supporters come together for a day that highlights healthy living, connection, and Blue Devil spirit at ABAC’s Red Hill Athletic Complex in Tifton. Race day features check-in, a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, and an awards ceremony. In the 5K, awards are given to the overall male and female winners as well as the masters winner, along with the top three males and females in five year age groups. The one mile fun run recognizes overall male and female winners, and all other participants receive a participation medal. Proceeds benefit the Tift County Cross Country team by helping provide team dinners, custom shirts, race prizes, gear, letterman jackets, and special gifts for seniors and eighth grade athletes. Every step helps fuel the program and creates lasting memories for the student-athletes.
ABAC's Red Hill Athletic ComplexGarden community
Spend time at Tifton Community Garden supporting a volunteer effort that blends garden care with community connection. Organizers extend appreciation to those who have recently helped and are seeking additional volunteers to keep the momentum going.
Tifton Community GardenMommy Meet Up Mondays
Meet your fellow mom friends at Noah's Playground. There will be complimentary coffee for everyone.
Noah’s Play Grounds Play CafeHazard Mitigation Plan Public Hearing
The Tift County Office of Emergency Management will hold a public hearing to receive input on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The update focuses on reducing the impact of future disasters by strengthening resilience for residents, businesses, property owners, critical infrastructure operators, and local governments throughout Tift County and the cities of Tifton, Omega, and Ty Ty. The hearing will take place at the Charles Kent Admin Building in Tifton. Meetings of the Tift County Board of Commissioners and the city councils of Tifton, Omega, and Ty Ty are open to the public.
Charles Kent Admin BuildingBooks & Bubbles
Designed for children ages 0 to 5, this read-aloud session combines stories with music and time to play.
Margaret Jones Public LibraryPierce County Girls Varsity Volleyball
Pierce County’s girls varsity volleyball team takes on Tift County in an away, non-region matchup on Tuesday, August 11. The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
Tift County High SchoolTeen Dungeons and Dragons
Teens can dive into tabletop adventure at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library with a Dungeons and Dragons program designed for ages 12 to 17. New players and experienced adventurers are welcome, and all materials are provided. An optional character creation segment is offered first, followed by a full D&D session.
Moultrie-Colquitt County LibraryPreschool Stars
Built around the idea that most brain growth happens before age five, this interactive storytime invites children ages 3 to 5 and their parent or caregiver to read, sing, and create together. Each session spotlights a letter of the day, features themed books and songs, and includes a simple craft or activity. After the main program, optional playtime is available.
Moultrie-Colquitt County LibraryKids In America: Total 80s Tribute
Relive the hits of the 1980s with Kids In America, a full 80s tribute concert. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show runs through 9:00 PM. This is an all-ages event.
Tift TheatreSylvester Homeownership Fair
Explore the path to homeownership at this fair held at the Train Depot in Sylvester. Connect with knowledgeable professionals and get information on first time buyer programs, down payment help, credit counseling, mortgage options, home insurance, and resources for navigating the home buying process. Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy light refreshments and have a chance at door prizes.
Train DepotMommy Meet Up Mondays
Meet up with other mom friends at Noah's Playground, where you can enjoy complimentary coffee and connect with your community. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxed time together.
Noah’s Play Grounds Play CafeRibbon Cutting
An official ribbon cutting celebrates Axon Performance in Tifton. The occasion introduces the new owners of the former Tifton Fitness, offers tours of the newly rebranded facility, and highlights what is new. It marks a new chapter for a growing local business.
Axon PerformanceTift Library Book Club
At the Tifton-Tift County Library in Tifton, readers come together for a book club discussion of TJ Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea. Copies are available at the library or can be obtained from any preferred source, and the gathering centers on conversation about the book, meeting new people, and a collective love of reading.
Tifton-Tift County LibraryParents Night Out
Parents can take a break with Parents Night Out at Tift Gymnastics Academy. Kids age 3 and up can drop in for a safe, structured evening with guaranteed adult supervision, and they’ll be provided a pizza dinner. The drop-off time runs every Friday night from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with a $5 late fee per 10 minutes if children aren’t signed out by 10:00 PM.
Tift Gymnastics AcademyOne Piece OP-17 Sealed!
Gray Ghost Comics in Tifton presents a sealed-format launch for One Piece OP-17. The entry fee is $38 with tax included. Capacity is limited to 32 participants, and using the app to sign in does not guarantee a spot. Payment options include PayPal with fees, Venmo, CashApp as the preferred method, and credit or debit by phone or in person.
Gray Ghost ComicsCrowder
Six String Southern Productions presents Crowder live in concert at John Hunt Auditorium on the UGA Tifton Campus. Tickets go on sale to the public.
UGA Tifton Campus Conference CenterMommy Meet Up Mondays
Meet up with fellow mom friends at Noah's Playground for Mommy Meet Up Mondays. There will be complimentary coffee available.
Noah’s Play Grounds Play CafeWare County Girls Varsity Volleyball
Watch the Ware County Girls Varsity Volleyball team take on Tift County for an away non-conference matchup. The game is scheduled for Thursday evening, with streaming and ticketing available through the event’s listing.
Tift County High SchoolSouth Georgia Deer Camp
South Georgia Deer Camp is a deer camp tour event where attendees can receive a Deer Camp Tour 2026 shirt as a door prize. There will also be opportunities to win firearms, along with raffle items and sponsor drawings. Tickets are available for attendees 16 and older, spouses, and children (15 and under), with additional packages for sponsors and table sponsors.
UGA Tifton CampusIMMORTAL STRENGTH II STRONGMAN COMPETITION
IMMORTAL STRENGTH II Strongman Competition comes back to the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton. It is presented as part of the South Georgia Strength and Fitness Expo.
UGA Tifton CampusBaby Bees
Most brain growth happens before age three, with about 80 percent developing in those early years. This 20-minute program is for children ages 0 to 3 and their parents or caregivers, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, scarves, puppets, instruments, and more to encourage early learning and connection. Optional playtime follows the session.
Moultrie-Colquitt County LibraryRecoveryFest
RecoveryFest returns for its sixth year with a free, family-friendly gathering at Fulwood Park in Tifton honoring National Recovery Month. The event highlights recovery, shares stories of healing, and connects attendees with helpful resources for Tifton and nearby communities. Churches, recovery programs, community partners, families, and individuals come together to celebrate freedom, support one another, and affirm that recovery is achievable, hope is real, and no one has to face the journey alone.
Fullwood ParkPHH Level 1: Active Threat Awareness for Churches -Lenox, GA
Hosted at Dirt Road Ministry, this three-hour seminar focuses on practical strategies for recognizing and responding to an active attacker. Participants receive a clear survival plan and learn how to identify danger early through situational awareness and basic threat assessment. The training explores current patterns surrounding active shooter incidents, ways to strengthen personal and organizational readiness through consistent practice, and how to build the mindset needed to act under pressure. Instructors also explain what to expect when law enforcement arrives and how to align your actions to improve safety. Designed for workplaces, schools, churches, and other public settings, the course is led by instructors with real-world experience who provide straightforward, actionable guidance to increase confidence and preparedness.
Dirt Road MinistryElderberry Symposium
This three-day event is all about elderberry, blending education, vendors, and community. Industry experts share insights on growing elderberry, while marketplace booths present exclusive elderberry-focused products. The experience brings together a community devoted to all things elderberry.
Tifton, Georgia2026 Maule & All Homecoming Fly-In
This homecoming fly-in at Maule Air, Inc. in Moultrie, GA marks 64 years of Maule aircraft production and 85 years of Maule Aviation Products. Pilots flying any type of aircraft are welcome, and the gathering brings together friends and aviation enthusiasts from across the country and around the world. Plans include factory tours, flight demonstrations and contests such as short takeoff and landing and a flour drop, informative seminars and Q&A sessions with Maule test pilots and mechanics, a special guest speaker, meals in the hangar, live music and dancing at the Seaplane Opry House, and a campsite bonfire when weather allows. Camping beside aircraft on the grass next to the factory is available, and nearby lodging options include Hampton Inn, Moultrie at (229) 616-7777 and Holiday Inn Express, Moultrie at (229) 890-9900. Operational notes for those flying in include use of Runway 14/32 for event operations, with the grass strip by Lake Maule potentially available depending on conditions. There is no on-field fuel at KMUL, and a fuel truck is planned for a limited window. The schedule starts with an arrival day, builds to a full day of activities with awards and trophies for demonstration category winners, then concludes with a departure day that features a continental breakfast. A local church service is also available at Lifespring Community Church near KMUL. The event has been expanded by one day, with more details to be added as the event approaches.
Maule Air, Inc.ThunderCon
ThunderCon at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College unfolds inside Gressette Gymnasium with a hall of vendors, discussion panels, and a cosplay contest. The program combines shopping opportunities, conversations on various topics, and creative costuming in one place.
Gressette GymnasiumDEKA MILE and DEKA STRONG Hosted by Gryption Fitness - Tifton, GA
Spartan DEKA and Gryption Fitness bring Tifton a new fitness challenge built to test, gamify, and celebrate your fitness. As part of the DEKA Gym Versus Gym global challenge, athletes at participating DEKA Affiliate gyms will complete the exact same DEKA MILE race on the same weekend. Represent your gym and see how your results stack up on the global leaderboard.
Worth County Peanut Festival
This annual community festival features a parade that people will walk in.
Jeffords ParkCFMOTO USA Off-Road Tour | Sunbelt Ag Expo | Moultrie, GA
CFMOTO USA will be on site at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, a major agricultural showcase in the Southeast. The team is presenting the 2026 lineup of utility and recreational vehicles, answering questions, and connecting with the agricultural community. Attendees can see the latest models up close and learn about options suited to both work and recreation across multiple days of the expo.
Sunbelt Ag ExpoABAC Open Horse Show
ABAC Horsemen will host an open horse show. Results from this show will count toward the 2026 Camp Rock Open Show Series. The full show bill and additional details will be announced as the event approaches.