| Ashanti Yam Festival | |
|---|---|
 Ashanti yam ceremony, Asanteman. A painting of a yam ceremony from 1817. | |
| Observed by | Ashantis of Asanteman |
| Type | Ashanti festival |
| Significance | Festival of Purification |
| Celebrations | To celebrate Yam Harvest |
| Date | Between September and December |
| Frequency | annual |
The Ashanti Yam Festival is an annual celebration of the Ashanti people of Ashanti. It marks the first harvest of yams during the autumn season, after the monsoon season. The yam is the staple food crop in Ashanti and most of Africa.