Wait a second… Fire Ant Festival? Yep. You read that right. Held the fourth weekend of March, the adorably quaint small-town of Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival… but of course not the fire ants themselves (ouch)!
Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family oriented fun for all ages! Keep scrolling for all the details on the iconic Fire Ant Festival!
What can festival-goers expect at the Fire Ant Festival?
The Fire Ant Festival is a super fun event for the whole family. And no, you can’t expect to see any fire ants (unless they’re uninvited pests). Here are some of the fun happenings you CAN expect at the festival, though:
- the fire ant calling contest
- the Fire Ant Golf Scramble
- a carnival
- arts and crafts
- fireworks
- live music and fun bands
- 5K run and 1-mile fun run
- BBQ cook off
And so many more fun things to do! There’s also a super fun “Fire Ant’s Got Talent” show, with a $1000 prize to the best talent! And of course you can expect delicious bites and drinks… and tons of crafts to buy!
The Fire Ant Festival is hosted in Ashburn, Georgia. The town says,
Home to the famous Fire Ant Festival and surrounded by fertile farmland, Ashburn celebrates its roots with local traditions, unique events, and a warm, welcoming spirit. Whether you’re passing through on I-75, exploring our Historic downtown, or looking for a peaceful place to put down roots, you’ll find that Ashburn, Georgia is a community where neighbors still know each other by name and where Southern charm is more than just a saying – it’s a way of life.
When is the the Fire Ant Festival?
The Fire Ant Festival is hosted every fourth weekend of March. The upcoming festival will be March 27th – March 28th, 2026!
Learn more about the Fire Ant Festival in Ashburn on their website, here!
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