Annual Firefly Festival to be Held at Terhune on June 19

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Fireflies are a sure sign of summer and are best appreciated in our wonderful open spaces! Join us to celebrate fireflies and the insects and wild animals that live at Terhune Orchards at our annual Firefly Festival Sunday, June 19, from 4 to 9 p.m.

In celebration of the small creatures that electrify our summer nights, come out to the farm and enjoy an evening of nature, music, wagon rides, outdoor fun, and of course the whole farm for fire fly hunting.   Come sit on the grass and enjoy music while we watch the fireflies come out and flicker about!

All sorts of activities will be available for children, including the chance to make their own firefly wings and antennas, plus bug boxes. Children will hear stories about fireflies, play games and catch fireflies. There will be live music by Miss Amy and a demonstration of the “art of flying” will be performed by Schafer’s Gymnastics.

Our naturalist Elaine Madigan and other staff will talk about fireflies, using hands-on materials, crafts activities, and games. Pony rides and wagon rides around the farm will be available throughout the event.

Food will be for sale in Pam’s Firefly Tent, including grilled chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, pie, apple cider, doughnuts, cookies and apples.

Admission to the festival is free; there is a $5 charge for craft activities. Plenty of parking is available at the farm, which is located at 330 Cold Soil Rd. in Lawrenceville.