Tifton Rhythm & Ribs Festival expected to be bigger than ever this weekend

Matthew Crumley,

TIFTON, Ga. – While showers are in the forecast, that possibility is not dampening spirits for this weekend’s annual Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival in Tifton’s Fulwood Park.

“We are excited for a fun weekend. We are rain or shine! Vendors are already filling the park, and they are ready to serve you. All of the shows are still scheduled to perform,” says Angela M. Elder of the Tifton Tourism office.

The “Party Under the Pines” gets underway tonight with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. with the bands Heart of Pine followed by Granville.

Then, all day Saturday from 10 am.-10 p.m., Fulwood Park with be buzzing with constant live entertainment, a car show, a Ferris Wheel and a KidZone with interactive activities, approximately 150 vendors, and of course, the tantalizing aroma of barbecue on the grill.

The professional barbecue competition is sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association with teams from all parts of Georgia and surrounding states cooking at the park. And 16 barbecue vendors will be selling ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and chicken to satisfy taste buds.

Entertainment includes the headliner Travis Denning, whose song “After a Few” hit No. 1 on the country music charts. The Warner Robins native has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and has toured with such performers as Brothers Osborne, Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, and Dierks Bentley.

A fun family show, the Disc-Connected K9’s, will perform near the dog park. The internationally acclaimed professional Frisbee dog touring show includes 24 world finalists among its Frisbee-fetching dogs.

Also:

  • Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion, will invite folks to participate and play instruments with him that include tambourines of all shapes and sizes, Remo hand-drums, and colorful maracas.
  • Family fun includes the Ferris Wheel, South Georgia Gellyball, mini golf, water balls, rock walls, and inflatables.
  • The BBQ awards will begin at 4 p.m. on the main stage.
  • The Think Tifton tent by the main stage will be selling festival T-Shirts.
  • Restrooms will be near the playground, near the car show, and near the main stage.
  • A wristband for alcohol must be purchased at the Think Tifton tent by the Main Stage, at the aqua blue tents on the north side of the park and by the professional judging tent. They will not be sold at the bars. Cash and Venmo are accepted; IDs are required.
  • The Rides & Ribs Car Show from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. will close Tift Avenue between 8th and 12th streets.
  • Golf carts, coolers, and fireworks are not permitted within Fulwood Park.

For more information visit the Tifton Rhythm & Ribs Festival website.

By: Frank Sayles, Jr., Tifton Grapevine

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