Woolly Worm Festival

A festival celebrating the vibrant fall colors of the North Carolina Mountains. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Enjoy live music from various local musicians, delicious food, and unique craft vendors. The festival also features many activities for children, including the main attraction, Woolly Worm Racing. Participants choose a worm, give it a creative name, enter the race, and cheer on their worm. Races happen throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, with final races happening at 4:00 pm. The winning worm for Saturday's races will be declared the official winter forecasting agent and will win a cash prize.