Experience Fireflies, Crafts and Concerts

The Townsend community always has new adventures to experience. This year see the Synchronous Fireflies or venture into town to see concerts and arts and crafts at the Townsend Visitors Center and the Clayton Center for the Arts.  The Synchronous Fireflies are one of 19 species of fireflies that live in the Great Smoky Mountains, but it is the only species in America that can synchronize their flashing light patterns. People from all over the world have come to watch this spectacular event that only happens once a year. This year, the event begins June 6 and goes through June 13. The Clayton Center for the Arts is offering A Festival of Horns and Drums June 28 through June 30. This event hosts many different bands from around the country. It’s a great night to move through the Clayton Center and listen to bands you’ve never heard, while enjoying food and drinks and dancing under the stars! For more information on this concert visit Clayton Center for the Arts. The Townsend Visitors Center is also hosting Diana Dearen’s Jewelry & Art Exhibit and an Arts & Crafts Festival July 2 through July 4.  Come and enjoy all that Townsend has to offer this summer!

If you wish to attend the Synchronous Fireflies event be sure to reserve your parking pass at www.recreation.gov.  For more information on this event, visit Synchronous Fireflies. If you would like more information on the Arts and Crafts Exhibits in Townsend call 800.525.6834.