Official Tionesta Indian Festival

03/12/2026

2026 Indian Festival dates are Aug 8 thru the 15th

12/01/2025

08/18/2025

A special note from Rebecca Bracken-Bouch

Dear Tionesta:
People think I am crazy to come up to the Tionesta parade every year. This year, it was actually cut from my budget. I told my students and they were heart broken. But Tionesta paid our transportation fees and we able to come.
Why were my students so upset?
They feel like rock stars at your parade. Your overwhelming kindness and hearts touch us every year. Its just the little "boost" they need to close a long parade season and start the second half of their season: football season.
You comment your gratitude on the streets. They hear it. You stop them when you see their band shirts. They revel in it. They experience community from festival tents, to yard sales to chicken dinners! (OK, so the chicken dinner is my favorite part).
You open the arms of your town to us. Out of all of the competition parades we do all summer, Tionesta is still our favorite. They get back on the bus with stories, show me what unique thing they bought and laughter.
I told the Tionesta Community that prize money was not required, since they paid our transportation. A check was written out to us anyways. That check goes into an account to pay for the t shirts they were wearing and band jackets for kids who are in their third year of marching. Its also used to honor our seniors at the end of our season. We are a small school.... less than 400 students in 7-12 grade. So, it means so much and I thank you!
The generosity of your little town... monetarily, spiritually, emotionally and yes, even physically as you clap for them as they march down the street... is matched by no other community.
And THAT is why Tionesta is our favorite parade. A lot of my band parents even camp regularly at Tionesta now, because they have fallen in love with this festival and this community. I think I have more kids meet us there from camp sites than actually riding the bus! And that increases every year.
Your community is so special. I am sure you all realize that. Thank you for sharing your joy with us each and every year.
Respectfully,
Rebecca Bracken-Bouch, band director of the Purchase Line Marching Band.

08/17/2025

Cash Raffle winners

08/17/2025

Parade Winners:
First, we want to thank everyone who participated in the parade, and all those who came out to support and watch!

Native American float winner: German Hill.

Non-Native American float: Poland Hill

First place horse: Eleanor Hoffman
Second place horse: Lauren Kowalski
Third place Horse: Laken Kowalski

Classic Car: ‘58 Cadillac Coupe Deville

Majorettes: Starlite Xpress

Marching Band: Purchase Line

Congrats to all winners! 🎉🎉

08/17/2025

Sunday events!!
Please note that Silverado Concessions are located in the BALL FIELD and have food!!

08/16/2025

Saturday events!!!

08/16/2025

Costume parade winners:
0-2 years: Neil Sneeringer & Jensen Divido
3-6 years: Eleanor Hoffman & Micah Reba
7 & above: Conway Horn & Riley Miller
Best overall: Micah Reba.

Pet Parade Winners:
Most Creative: Eleanor Hoffman with Mr. Krabs
Best Owner & Pet: Kayleigh & Stella
Best Overall: Jeff & Katie with S***f & Alfie

Chalk drawing Winners:
1st place “the Kennedy family-Jake,Jessie,Addie,Charlee & Jack
2nd place is Thea Devito

08/15/2025

Bounce house prices are $13 a day OR $20 for Friday and Saturday!

08/15/2025

Friday events!

08/14/2025

Thursday events! See ya there!