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Welcome to Ashburn Mural
Please note that the date on the photos is incorrect since this mural features the Fire Ant Festival. That event did not start until 1996 as the Wiregrass Festival, and later became the Fire Ant Festival in 1997-1998. It is estimated, based on the…
1996 Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival)
This is a scan of a film slide.
Snow 2026
On the morning of January 18, 2026, Turner County experienced a dusting of the fluffiest snowflakes. Although no where near the 6 inches of 2025 from Winter Storm Enzo, it was still a sight to experience.
The Wild Side: Animal-themed festivals in Georgia
Animal-themed festivals offer visitors a great time while paying homage to highly esteemed critters in communities throughout the state. Here are a few festivals that celebrate our finned, feathered and four legged friends, plus a few other…
Fire Ant Festival 2008 photos
The theme that year was Ring of Fire Ants.
Fire Ant Festival Pet Parade Entry
Pictured is Caroline Flake with her Ferret.
Wiregrass Festival Postcard
1996 1st Annual Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival) Postcard
March 20-24, 1996
March 20-24, 1996
Poem about the Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival)
This poem was penned by Gail Walls, original member of the Fire Ant Festival Committee. It highlights the tasks of the worker ants also on the committee.
1996 Wiregrass Festival Postcard
Featuring Flame the Fire Ant
1996 Wiregrass Festival Press Release
Theme: "Flame the Fire Ant"
Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.
2000 Fire Ant Festival Schedule of Events
Theme for the 2000 Fire Ant Festival was a take on "Ghostbusters," Fire Ant Busters
Wiregrass Excitement
Poem by Gail Walls, one of the original members of the Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival).
Fire Ant Festival Sign
located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
"Ant-icipation" article
Write up featured in Georgia Living Magazine.
Fire Ant Frenzy on line for '97 Festival
"At its regular meeting, the Wiregrass Festival Committee decided a theme for the 1997 festival.
It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…
It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
Game of Turner County coming
"The Game of Turner County is coming soon.
The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them.
The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is…
The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them.
The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is…