July 2, 2025 12:00 AM –12:59 PM

Mapped location of Fannin County Firefly Day

Overview

July 2nd is Fannin County Firefly Day!

Georgia is home to 50 species of fireflies.

Fannin County recognizes the value and beauty of these natural resources and are dedicated to protecting fireflies and their habitat by limiting artificial outdoor night lighting and creating firefly habitat.

All businesses, community members and visitors are encouraged to make a special effort to celebrate and enjoy these insects and to continue measures to protect them.

The Month of July
Every child that comes in to the downtown Blue Ridge Visitor Center, 282 West Main St., Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, 152 Orvin Lance Dr., Ste. A or McCaysville Visitor Center, 53 East Market St., McCaysville will receive a fun, firefly-themed gift!

Join us for Firefly Hour
Turn off your lights from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m., go outside and enjoy the natural light show of the fireflies!

Participating Businesses
Sacred Stays Luxury Properties: Receive a FREE glow-in-the-dark dog collar for use at the property!

Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals: Kids receive a glow-in-the-dark plush firefly!

Bridgehouse Interiors 4th of July Firefly sale at the store with all sale items between 20%-40% off!

34th Degree Wine Merchant July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd is offering red, white & blue glow necklaces. For each 2-bottle purchase you’ll receive 1 glow necklace. Make it a full 12-bottle case and take home 6 glow necklaces!

Firefly Crafts for the kids at Blue Ridge/Toccoa River KOA!

Play the Lights Off, Fireflies On! Game

Fannin County Firefly Day

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