The 2026 PAFF exhibits and entertainment portion of the festival has a NEW LOCATION!  PAFF will now take place at the Market Village, 300 Block of Elm St. in downtown Tionesta on  Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 from 12-6 pm. This part of the weekend's events will be FREE and open to all ages. No pre-registration or ticketing will be required to attend the PAFF exhibits at Market Village during the afternoon. The exhibits will include the PA Firefly exhibit, PA Wood Mobile, DCNR Forestry, Seneca Rocks Audubon Society, Xerces Society, Keystone Trails Association, Dark Skies Pittsburgh, North Country Trail ANF Chapter, PA Wilds and more. Visitors will find information about fireflies, meet with other environmental related organizations, and discover more about outdoor recreation opportunities in the PA Wilds while shopping at the fun & unique shops of the Market Village for souvenirs and firefly merchandise. Additionally, Matt & Madeline Miskie and Tom Storm will provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon.

 

 

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​The PAFF Interpretive Programs & Guided Firefly Viewing:

The 2026 lottery has now closed. The randomized list of names were notified the first week of April, and the registration process is underway. A wait list will be retained in the event of any cancellations up until the week of the events. 

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On Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, PAFF will host  2-nights of educational programs and guided firefly tours from 7- 11 pm for 75 pre-registered tourists at the Tionesta Lake Information Center.  Those with TicketStripe registrations may check in to pick up wrist bands at the PA Firefly Festival Tent in the Tionesta Market Village on Friday or Saturday from 12-6pm.  Gates will open at 7 pm  the Tionesta Lake Information Center each night for anyone who still needs to check in.  Please check-in by 8 pm and the program will begin at 8:15pm. ​

Please note, the Friday and Saturday afternoon events at the Market Village are FREE, open to the public and requires no pre-registration. 

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PA Firefly Festival Inc, is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit organization. PAFF conducts these annual tours as our only fundraiser to support the firefly educational outreach programs, firefly research, interns, our newsletter publication, the website and sponsorships to other organizations doing similar firefly conservation efforts. We thank you for your support and interest in preserving and protecting fireflies in Pennsylvania. 

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14th Annual PA Firefly Festival Events Schedule:

• Thursday, June 25- Locals Night, Tionesta Lake Visitor Center, 9-11pm

• Friday, June 26- PA Firefly Festival Exhibits, Market Village, Elm St, Tionesta, 12-6pm

• Friday, June 26- Night #1 Ticketed Firefly Educational Program & Guided Firefly Tours, Tionesta Lake Visitor Center, 7-11 pm 

• Saturday, June 27- PA Firefly Festival Exhibits, Market Village, Elm St, Tionesta, 12-6pm

• Saturday June 27- Night #2 Ticketed Firefly Educational Program & Guided Firefly Tours, Tionesta Lake Visitor Center, 7-11 pm 

• Sunday, June 28- Rain Date if needed,  firefly viewing only, Tionesta Lake Visitor Center, time TBD