Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Wooly Worm Festival in Banner Elk

October 19-20   Wooly Worm Festival   The 35th Annual Festival includes the infamous worm races along with live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and amusement rides. A family-oriented weekend and one of the most popular NC mountain annual events. you can purchase tickets online - proceeds benefit community programs.
 


It is $5 to wace your worm and if you didn’t find one along one of the many back roads before you get here, don’t worry - the PTO will have them for sale inside the gate by the main information booth. Be sure to arrive early as the Worm Wace Wegistration fills up quickly.  

This is a great event for holiday shopping and to purchase special wares from the handcrafted juried artists from fun items to those for decorating your home with unique furniture.  And who wouldn’t love a nice piece of jewelry or pottery under the Christmas tree?

There are inflatables rides, live music and dance teams.  Remember the winning woolly on Saturday has the esteemed honor of predicting the High Country weather and wins a huge pot of $$$  If you are very lucky your Woolly Worm will share it’s $1000.00 cash prize with you.

Can’t make it to the festival on Saturday not to worry - a second day of fun begins on Sunday at 9 AM and continues until 4 PM.

Find links for local lodging, attractions and information on the Banner Elk NC Visitor Guide.


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