Weird and Wonderful
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"The self-proclaimed Possum Capital of the World stages its legendary one-day folk carnival each August in the Florida Panhandle's deep pine country, complete with a Possum Parade, Hog Callin' and Rooster Crowin' contests, a quilt auction, and the famous Possum Ice Cream made with persimmon."

Wausau Possum Festival

1 Aug 2026
Wausau, Florida, United States
Weird and Wonderful see site

"Makanda celebrates the annual turkey vulture migration over the Shawnee National Forest with a quirky two-day street festival of local art, handmade crafts, live music, and concessions in its historic village boardwalk."

Vulture Fest

17 Oct to 18 Oct 2026
Makanda, Illinois, United States
Weird and Wonderful see site

"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."

Woolly Worm Festival

17 Oct to 18 Oct 2026
Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States