The 36th Annual Woolly Worm Festival

The third weekend of October welcomes the 36th annual Woolly Worm Festival to the beautiful town of Banner Elk, North Carolina. The event hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Organization of Banner Elk welcomes record crowds of over 20,000 people. Woolly Worm racers from all across the land come to compete for the prestigious title of predicting our High Country weather, along with the chance to take away a $1000 grand prize. Fun and festivities begin Saturday morning at 9am and continues through Sunday afternoon. Food, music, arts and craft vendors, and lots of racers offer entertainment to all ages.