Woolly Worm Festival 2024 Nc. According to local legend, the 13 bands on the woolly worm (woolly bear caterpillar). Join us on october 19 & 20, 2024 in banner elk, north carolina for woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and so much more.

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. Check out our faq page for all the details on worm racing, parking, lodging, and more!