Pennsylvania Firefly Festival Tionesta, PA
Date of Event
June 28, 2014 12:00PM - 12:00AM
Event Location
Kellettville (Forest County), PA
Black Caddis Ranch
13558 Route 666
Tionesta, PA 16353
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Event Type: Family/Kids, Green/Eco , Music, Theme Event, Tours,
Description of Event:
The PA Firefly Festival is an annual event, and typically runs from noon-midnight on the 4th Saturday of June in Kellettville (Forest County). The festival is based at the Black Caddis Ranch Bed & Breakfast on Route 666, which is 17 miles to the northeast of Tionesta. There are camping and recreational opportunities, educational exhibits, vendors, food, live music, activities for all ages, workshops and guided night walks into the Allegheny National Forest, and along the upper Tionesta Creek.
There is good reason to celebrate: there are at least 15 different species of fireflies in this locality, in and around the Allegheny National Forest. June is peak viewing time for the rare Synchronous Firefly (Photinus carolinus), discovered in 2011 and then verified by scientists in 2012. Visitors might also see the official state insect of Pennsylvania (Photuris pennsylvanica). Another beautiful sight are the fireflies called “Chinese lanterns” hovering near the banks of the Tionesta Creek, their glow reflecting in the water like slow-motion stars. Local citizens, businesses, artists and environmentalists have partnered to present this free, family-friendly festival where you can learn about fireflies.
Accommodations and general services are typical for the back country. Come prepared: bring water and good walking shoes. Firefly viewing starts late, around 9pm; families with very young children should plan accordingly.
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