This will be received each time a Viking participates in battles, quests, or the maze. Go to the Woolly Worm Festival Website for more details.This year, Vikings will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to earn exclusive Dreadfall armor, decor, and more by collecting candy. Come early!Īdmission: $6 for Adults, $4 for Children 6-12, Free for 5 and under. Expect traffic jams in the area since we only have a few roads in and out. Many community groups raise money by offering paid parking spots, usually $5/car. Parking: Find plenty of parking within a short walking distance. Sugar’s Bike Park will also be open.Īddress: 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Return to Sugar Mountain for a scenic lift ride to the summit for a unique way to enjoy fall beauty. This weekend is typically peak fall color for the valley. The Woolly Worm Festival is sponsored by Banner Elk Kiwanis and the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and all proceeds are given back to the community to enhance our schools, children’s programs, and to promote local businesses in Avery County. Dogs are not allowed at the festival due to the crowds. The festival takes place in the front of the historic Banner Elk School, home to a art gallery and more to visit. Grab lunch from a food truck while enjoying live music. In addition to the many vendors with fun things to see and buy, the younger family members enjoy the kiddie rides. More than 1,000 racers vie for the top spot plus prize money. The darker black a segment is, the colder and snowier the corresponding week will be. The lighter brown a segment is, the milder that week of winter will be. Each caterpillar has 13 brown and black segments that correspond to the 13 weeks of winter. Visitors have the option to purchase a worm to race up a 3-foot string. It’s always held the third weekend of October. The festival is a great way to celebrate our upcoming ski season.
It’s held in Banner Elk – just 2.5 miles from the entrance of Sugar Mountain. In addition to the races, browse almost 150 vendors with crafts and food and enjoy plenty of entertainment.
The winning worm gets the honor of predicting the upcoming winter weather. Yes, you can join in the fun at our county’s biggest event of the year: the Woolly Worm Festival. Yes, we race woolly worms up here in the mountains.
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