03/05/2026
The 2026 Rhythm and Ribs Festival is this weekend! 🔥 March 6th & 7th will be a great time FOR ALL and we hope to see you all there! 🌲🐽
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
🎸 There will be live music over on the Truvista Fiber Main Stage 6 PM- 10 PM on Friday & 10 AM - 10 PM on Saturday! This year's headliner is Diamond Rio! 🎤
🎉 The KICK-OFF Party is from 6 PM-10 PM on Friday Night and we have KIT + CHAR & Austin Williams!
🏆 The BBQ Awards will begin at 4 PM! Gather around the stage with us to celebrate the winners!
🪩 Needing a wristband to purchase alcohol? Look for the PINK tents or Think Tifton Tent by the stage. They can hook you up! Cash & Venmo are accepted at one PINK tent and Cards, Cash, & Venmo at the other PINK tent & Think Tifton Tent! Check the signs before hoppin' in line! Wristbands will not be sold at the bars! Bring your ID!
🐽 Want to try competition BBQ? Exchange Club of Tifton will be shredding it starting at 11 AM! First come, first serve. 9 samples of pulled pork for $15! Cash, Cards, and Venmo are accepted!
💙 Winning $10,000 sounds pretty nice! Visit their tent on Saturday! Coastal Plain CASA, Inc. will be by the Main Stage! We will draw after the BBQ Awards! All proceeds go towards the advocacy of foster children in our community (Tift, Turner, Irwin, & Worth County)! Follow to see how you can make a change!
📸 Smile BIG. Vital Lens Productions will be there to capture our day! Thank you to Adam Brown! You're great!
👕 Rhythm & Ribs T-Shirts and hats will be at The Mad Hatter Co.! We are so thankful for their support!
⭐️ Be sure to check out the assortment of rides, shows, demonstrations, and activities that will be spread throughout the park on Saturday for more family fun! There is truly something for all ages!
🎨 Don’t forget to make history with the Mural Mosaic located near Shelter 15!
🐾 Disc-Connected K9's shows are at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, & 3:30 PM!
💵 There will be 1 ATM on sight! It will be located on the south side of the park, not far from the main stage. Some vendors may only take cash but remember to also tip those bartenders. 😙
🤘 Rides & Ribs car show, sponsored by Nissan of Tifton, will be from 10 AM - 3 PM, with awards at 3 pm. This show will CLOSE Tift Ave between 8th & 12th Street! Thank you to Southern Gearheads for your expertise! Y'all are amazing! 🤩
🚕 Don’t want to miss out on any action walking into the park? Hedqortrs LLC will pick you up! Give them a call at 229-392-2071.
🙃 We do not have designated parking but please be mindful of other Historic District businesses, homeowners, & property owners.
👑 Royal Restrooms will be in the north-side playground area, car show & up by the Main Stage grass!
❌ Golf Carts, drones, professional cameras, coolers, & fireworks are not permitted within Fulwood Park! Also if you’re a party pooper, please stay home. ❌
🤠 Don’t know where something is? Ask a staff member! That’s why we are here!
🥂 Cheers to our lucky 13th year. Thank you for allowing our team to make this happen. Collab-boar-ation baby!
If you have any questions before the festival begins, please shoot us a message! We will be in and out of the park all week getting prepped! We are ready to see you all, party in the pines, and enjoy a beautiful weekend! 🥳🌲🤤🐷
📍 Fulwood Park
