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ABAC to host Great American Golden Jubilee on July 4

Staff 12 June 2026

The Georgia Museum of Agriculture (GMA) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will celebrate two historic milestones on July 4 with the Great American Golden Jubilee, a free community event commemorating the museum’s 50th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday.

“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to celebrate this huge moment for the Georgia Museum of Agriculture and the United States of America,” ABAC President Tracy Brundage said. “This is a special moment to come together, honor our shared heritage, and celebrate the spirit that defines both our nation and this region.”

Presented by ABAC, the celebration will feature family-friendly activities, food trucks, contests, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks finale to finish the night.

The event is free and open to the public. Gates open for parking at 3:30 p.m. and activities begin at 4 p.m. at the GMA and continue throughout the evening, culminating with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

The schedule of events includes:

  • 3:30 p.m. - Gates open for parking
  • 4 p.m. - Shuttle service begins
  • 4 p.m. - Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting | GMA front entrance
  • 4-6 p.m. – Country Store open
  • 4-6 p.m. - Train rides
  • 4-6 p.m. - 50th anniversary retrospective exhibit | Art Gallery
  • 4-6 p.m. – Drug Store open | Historic Village on Main Street
  • 4-6 p.m. - Kids Zone and other festivities | Destination Ag, Opry Shelter and Gibbs Farm
  • 4-10 p.m. – Food and beverage vendors | Historic Village Main Street
  • 4:30 p.m. - Mural unveiling | Drug Store exterior wall
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Ticketed meal | GMA East Conference Room, West Conference Room, and Atrium
  • 6-7:30 p.m. - Yard games | Gibbs House Field
  • 6:15 p.m. – Community welcome | Main Stage
  • 6:30 p.m. – Live entertainment: Andy Thomas | Main Stage
  • 8 p.m. - Live entertainment: Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers | Main Stage
  • 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks show
  • 10 p.m. - Event concludes

The Great American Golden Jubilee is made possible through the support of Tifton Tourism, the City of Tifton, Tift County Government, Legacy Land Services, Watkins & Associates, LLC and other sponsors. Anyone interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Hillery Culpepper at hillery.culpepper@abac.edu. The deadline to register as a sponsor is June 18.

“Celebrating the Fourth of July in Tifton, Ga. with ABAC, GMA, community partners, friends and visitors is the best way to spend this important date in the history of our country and our community,” Tifton Mayor Julie Smith said. “We look forward to an incredible event that will be sure to set the stage for celebrations for years to come. I encourage everyone to come out and join us as we celebrate at the Great American Golden Jubilee.”

Guests looking to enhance their Great American Golden Jubilee experience can purchase a ticketed meal package for $40 per person. This exclusive offer provides a comfortable, air-conditioned retreat, a catered meal prepared by ABAC Dining, and access to a VIP concert seating area for the evening’s live entertainment. Children under age 3 have access to the ticketed meal package free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Visit link.abac.edu/GreatAmericanGoldenJubilee for the latest event updates and to purchase the optional ticketed meal package.

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