Posted in Pennsylvania June 13, 2017 by

You Won’t Want To Miss This Epic Firefly Festival In Pennsylvania This Summer

Join nature enthusiasts from as far away as Australia and Spain for what just might be the most unique festival in Pennsylvania this summer. The PA Firefly Festival celebrates its fifth year with a day packed with fun activities for the whole family and capped when the fireflies come out at night.

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Celebrate nature - and the firefly - at the PA Firefly Festival, slated for Saturday, June 24, 2017 from noon to midnight at the Black Caddis Ranch B&B in Tionesta.
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Bring the whole family to this unique festival that will feature a full day of events focusing on the firefly or - as many of us fondly refer to them - lightning bugs.
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Learn more about fireflies, Allegheny National Forest, and nature at the Nature Center, which will feature educational exhibits, experts, and vendors from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Participate in hands-on activities and take a break with a snack or a meal from one of the food trucks.
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Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket so you can kick back and watch the live entertainment, set for 12:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Scheduled performers include Matt Miskie, Rob Alexander, and Angel Blue.
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Watch the kids as they participate in the many kids' activities, including posing as a firefly for photos, which run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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The day culminates with a guided firefly walk, which is already full. However, you can still view the scores of fireflies when they come out at night by waiting at the campfire for a spot to open or by...
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Grabbing a map at the festival and embarking on your own firefly walk with other festival-goers.
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Forgo the drive home until the next morning by pitching a tent at one of the nearby primitive camping sites, including Kellettville Campground which is just a mile from the festival site.
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Park on site at the B&B for a five dollar donation with all proceeds going to the PA Firefly Festival.
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Address:

PA Firefly Festival
Black Caddis Ranch B&B
13558 PA-666
Tionesta, PA 16353
814-230-2035
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The PA Firefly Festival, perhaps the most unique festival in Pennsylvania, is just one among many festivals that fill the calendar in the summer of 2017. Click here to learn more about some of the best small town festivals you probably haven’t heard of yet.