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Press release for the 2024 Fire Ant Festival

Exciting News! Get ready to unleash your inner ANT-venger at the Fire Ant Festival on March 22-23, 2024!

That’s right, folks! This year, we’re taking our love for fire ants to the next level with a SUPERHERO twist. Put on your capes and masks because the theme for the 2024 Fire Ant Festival is none other than “The ANT-vengers”!

It’s time to dig out those superhero Halloween costumes you’ve been holding onto, because this is your chance to become an ANT-venger and protect the festival from all things antsy. Whether you’re Team Iron Ant, Captain Ant-merica, Black PANT-ther, the Ant Widow, or any other ant-inspired hero, you’re in for a weekend of fun, excitement, and plenty of surprises.

Join us as we celebrate our favorite six-legged friends in style. From ant-themed games to ant-tastic food, and a costume contest like no other, this is a festival you won’t want to miss.

Save the date and spread the word! Let’s make the 2024 Fire Ant Festival a legendary ANT-venger gathering. Share your excitement and costume ideas in the comments below. Get ready to swarm into action and have a super-fantastic time!

Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn, Georgia welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Come fill up on your favorite fried treats, buy from a local artisan, or just enjoy the many different events!

Much-loved Fire Ant BINGO on February 22, 2024, with over 100 prizes!
HIGHLY competitive county-wide South Georgia Banking Company Find the Fire Ant contest with the $1500 prize! Clues start March 1, 2024!
Fire Ant Pageant on March 9, 2024.
Pet Parade in the Park
Fire Ant Calling Contest
Fire Ant Superhero 5K and One-Mile Fun Run. Come dressed as your favorite superhero character!
Pizza, Burger, & BBQ cooking contest
Live entertainment
The best fireworks show in South Georgia
Arts & Crafts AND Food vendors
CARNIVAL
so much more!!