Firefly Festival
Where
High Bridge Trail State Park, (Mailing address) 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942.
Camp Paradise- 1466 Camp Paradise Rd. Rice VA 23966
When
June 18, 2022. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Look down from High Bridge and witness the spectacle of a galaxy of starry fireflies flashing in tree tops in the Appomattox River Valley below. The Festival will begin with a ranger led explanation of these mysterious, luminous insects at 9 p.m. Activities, firefly viewing, and insect displays will be available at the event.
Experience has shown that fireflies become the most active just past 10 p.m. You don't want to miss this experience. Even if you are accustomed to seeing fireflies, this perspective at this location will create a memory for a lifetime. When you see it, you will understand.
Only 750 tickets are available for purchase each night, and they will sell out fast. Tickets must be bought in advance on EventBrite at https://tinyurl.com/FireflyFestival2022. Cost for participation is $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 4 to 11, and free for 3 years and under. Event is held rain or shine, with no rain dates. No refunds. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
Parking and entrance for the Firefly Festival will be at the Camp Paradise Parking Area.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: Special Event Fee.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-315-0457
Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Festival | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event
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