When: Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.Where: 130 First St. E., Tifton.Tifton is hosting an event throwing it back to the ’90s and the era of MTV, boom boxes, neon and big hair for a summer party, with music by Scout and Emerald Empire. Attendees can check out The Pub for cold adult beverages, Savor the Flavor, Don Julio’s Mexican Restaurant, The Local at the Lankford and Fresco Italiano. Beverages may be taken to go for a sip and stroll. Second Saturday merchants and food trucks will also be out downtown. Bring chairs, family and friends for a ‘rockin’ night.
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When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: US 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road.The Dragway is holding test and tune events each Friday.Admission: $15 for spectators.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/US19Dragway/
When: Saturday, starts at 5 p.m.Where: Watt Park, Botson.The Jam kicks off with a free concert at Watt Park, with The Red Hills Band and Blue Burden at 7 p.m. The event is sip and stroll and attendees will be allowed to carry food and beverages purchased at local restaurants into the park, but no private coolersalowed. Activities for kids will include face paniting, and other vendors will be at the site.Cost: No charge for general admission. To purchase VIP lounge experience tickets, visit baesociety.org/julyjam24.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/436909442469268?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St.The weekly market brings shopping opportunities for fresh produce, food, crafts and entertainment.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
