Fire Ant Festival

04/09/2026

We would like to extend our congratulations once more to Tina Lewis for locating our giant fire ant, despite it being mulched.
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Here she is with event sponsor South Georgia Banking Company of Ashburn and the Chief Ant Hider from the Fire Ant Festival Committee with her large check!

04/06/2026

What a great overview of our 2026 Fire Ant Festival!
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Thanks for visiting us, Dannovator!

Join me as I visit the 30th Annual Fire Ant Festival in Ashburn, Georgia for two-days of food, entertainment and unique small-town fun!From live shows and co...

03/31/2026

03/29/2026

WOW! What a response to our tshirt at the festival. We officially sold out of ALL adult sizes.

If you didn’t get lucky and get a 2026 Fire Ant Festival T-shirt in your size, don’t worry- you can still get one shipped straight to your door.

🇺🇸 Featuring “Fire Ant Freedom” and our one-of-a-kind George Washing-ANT design, this year’s shirt is one you’ll want to hang onto.

👉 Order now:
fireantfestival.com/product/2026

The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it’s extra trendy now!

03/29/2026

🇺🇸🐜 Thank You for Making the 30th Annual Fire Ant Festival a Celebration of Freedom to Remember!
What an incredible weekend in Ashburn! The 30th Ant-iversary Fire Ant Festival brought the community together to celebrate Fire Ant Freedom and 250 Years of American Independence, and it would not have been possible without all of you.

Whether you explored the vendors, enjoyed the amazing food, cheered on contestants in our famous events, rode the carnival rides, or danced in the street Saturday night, thank you for being part of the tradition that makes this festival so special.

A huge thank you goes to the dedicated worker ants on the Fire Ant Festival committee, along with our volunteers, sponsors, entertainers, vendors, and community partners. Your hard work and commitment keep this festival thriving year after year.

The work isn’t quite finished yet. Tomorrow is clean-up day, and before long we’ll be gathering again to start planning the next one.

📅 Save the Date: The 31st Annual Fire Ant Festival will take place March 26–27, 2027 in Ashburn, Georgia.
Thank you for supporting this hometown tradition. We’ll see you next year.
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03/28/2026

The 30th Annual Fire Ant Festival is winding down, but there’s still time to soak it all in! 🔥🐜

Vendors are beginning to pack up, but our food vendors are serving up the good stuff until 8 PM 🍔🌭

And don’t forget — the carnival lights stay on and the rides keep going until 10 PM 🎡
What a weekend it’s been in Ashburn!

🙋‍♀️ Raise your hand if you were part of the crowd and helped us celebrate 30 years of Fire Ant fun!

03/28/2026

Don't forget about this! Be a hero for your community at the Fire Ant Festival!

We’re teaming up with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers for a blood drive TODAY, March 28th, until 5 p.m. at Turner County Elementary parking lot!

Every donation makes a real difference—and they’re saying thank you in a big way:
• All March donors receive a $25 e-gift card + LifeSouth t-shirt
• Platelet and double red cell donors receive a $40 e-gift card + t-shirt

Spots fill up fast, so be sure to preschedule here:
https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/895678
Walk-ups are welcome, too!

Come enjoy the festival and take a moment to give back. One donation can save lives.