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Woolly Worm Festival

Since 1978, Banner Elk has settled the winter forecast by racing woolly bear caterpillars up strings, with the Saturday champion earning $1,000 and official meteorological honours for the High Country.

17 Oct to 18 Oct 2026 · Annual, third weekend of October
Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States
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