Firefly Festival

Location of High Bridge Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

High Bridge Trail State Park, (Mailing address) 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942.
Camp Paradise - 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966

When

June 15, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

High Bridge Trail State Park invites you to witness the spectacular sight of nature's fireflies by the thousands in the treetops below High Bridge. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased HERE (Saturday, June 15). Tickets are only sold in advance with no refunds, so none will be available at the gate. The standard parking fee is included with your ticket price. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information contact High Bridge Trail State Park, (434) 315-0457 or email highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov.

Schedule of Events
7:00 p.m. - Gates Open
7:30-10:30 p.m. - Festivities: Food trucks and souvenirs to purchase. Bug tent to explore. High Bridge opens.
9:00-9:15 p.m. - Welcome: Introduction to High Bridge Trail State Park.
9:15-9:45 p.m. - Firefly Talk: Meet on High Bridge at the Appomattox River Overlook to be introduced to the natural world of fireflies under High Bridge.
9:45-10:30 p.m. - Self-guided Exploration: Witness nature's fireflies on your own. Stroll across High Bridge to fully experience nature's summer night miracle.

photo of fireflies at dusk

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $10/adult (12 and older); $5/child (4-11 years old); FREE for kids 3 and under.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-315-0457
Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov