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2025 PA Firefly Festival Locals' Night at the Tionesta Lake Marina

In cooperation with US Army Corps of Engineers, the PA Firefly Festival is hosting a Locals' Night Tuesday, June 24 from 9-11 pm at the Tionesta Lake Marina parking lot.  ​

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This event is an exclusive offer to Forest County residents, camp owners, or business owners and Seasonal Campers of Tionesta Lake Campground to provide them the opportunity to learn more about the fireflies at Tionesta Lake, and view them without the crush of out-of-town visitors.  Proof of residency is required. Attendance is strictly limited to the first 30 adults (ages 12 and over) to protect the delicate habitats. Children under 12 are welcome and do not count towards the limit of 30.  However, this event is not intended for children under 5 years old.  Parents should consider the late hour and darkness of this event. Click HERE to Pre-register before June 17 or email pafireflyfestival@gmail.com for more information.

 

This is a Rain-or-Shine event. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring a camp chair and walking stick. 

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This is a FREE event but donations to PAFF are appreciated.

ABOUT US >

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The mission of Pennsylvania Firefly Festival, Inc. is to deliver STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) based firefly-themed educational programs that unite diverse races and cultures by focusing upon the
universal interest in fireflies.   
This mission will be accomplished by educational presentations to Pennsylvania K-12 schools, state parks, special interest groups and community firefly-themed events.

Our goals are as follows:

  • ï‚· Foster an understanding of natural world functions and the science and math behind firefly synchrony.

  • Stimulate critical thinking about the key role of water quality, soil condition, and dark sky for habitat conservation/environmental protection.

  • Provide actionable solutions to protect fireflies as well as other invertebrate habitats at home and throughout the community.​

We celebrate the firefly season with the Annual PA Firefly Festival Campouts on the last weekend in June.  This typically coincides with the mating displays of over fifteen different species of firefly in the Allegheny National Forest area including the Synchronous Firefly and the unique "Chinese Lantern" firefly along the Tionesta Creek.  PAFF is dedicated to responsible and sustainable firefly tourism in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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You can view all documents related to our non-profit status HERE.

CONTACT >

Pennsylvania Firefly Festival

13558 Route 666, Tionesta, PA

T: 814-230-2035

E: pafireflyfestival@gmail.com

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