40th annual Woolly Worm Festival

From 40th annual Woolly Worm Festival Website:

The 40th Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place the 3rd weekend of October 21 & 22, 2017 in the quaint mountain town of Banner Elk North Carolina. We think its the perfect time to share some tips that will make your experience a good one while at the festival and getting to the festival.

-Yes. There is an admission cost to get into the festival because all of proceeds are given back to our community to enhance our schools, childrens programs, and to promote businesses and tourism in Avery County.

-Yes. There is ample parking, but the free parking is on a first come basis and other parking by organizations for a minimal fee.

-Please no pets inside festival gates, except Woolly Worms, of course. Doggie day care is available outside of the gates at the main entrance.

-There are no ATMs on festival grounds so be sure to stop at one of the bank ATM machines on your way.

What is there to do once we get inside the festival gates? Of course wace your woolly worm! It is $5.00 to wace your worm. If you didnt find one along one of the many back roads before you get here, dont worry. The PTO will have them for sale inside the gate by the main gate information booth. Be sure to arrive early as the Worm Wace Wegistration fills up quickly.

What a great time to think of the holidays. Purchase great wares from our handcrafted juried artists from fun items to those for decorating your house with amazing furniture. Who wouldnt love a nice piece of jewelry or pottery under the Christmas tree? There are inflatables rides, live music and dance teams Tickets can be purchased online at ********.*** so there is no need to stand in line unless you want to. Remember, the winning woolly on Saturday has the esteemed honor of predicting the High Country's weather and wins a huge pot of $$$. If you are very lucky your Woolly Worm will share its $1000.00 cash prize with its owner. Cant make it to the festival on Saturday - not to worry - we begin the fun again on Sunday from 9am until 4pm. Sunday at 1:00 is the Corporate Woolly Worm Wace. The winning worm wins a trophy and bragging rights for its business. Call the Avery County Chamber at (***) ***-**** for more information. The fun starts Saturday morning at 9am and the woolly worm waces begin shortly after with Mr. Woolly Worm and Merryweather leading the fun!