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Woolly Worm Festival
- When
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM
- Where
- Banner Elk
Banner Elk's famous Woolly Worm Festival holds races for woolly worms to see which one predicts the winter forecast for NC's High Country.
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