Woolly Worm Festival 2026
Plan Woolly Worm Festival 2026: October 17, 2026–October 18, 2026 in Historic Banner Elk Elementary School · Banner Elk, NC. Get travel and lodging, tickets,…
Woolly Worm Festival 2026 quick answers
- When is Woolly Worm Festival 2026?
- October 17, 2026–October 18, 2026
- Where is Woolly Worm Festival 2026?
- Historic Banner Elk Elementary School · Banner Elk, NC
- How long is Woolly Worm Festival 2026?
- 2 days
- Is camping available?
- No on-site camping identified — plan lodging and transportation.
Dates: October 17, 2026–October 18, 2026
Location: Historic Banner Elk Elementary School · Banner Elk, NC
Festival fit: folk tradition, market, family, community, roadside
Arrival: Festival hours are Saturday 9 AM–5 PM and Sunday 9 AM–4 PM. Woolly worm race heats begin around 10 AM; worm registration is on site and limited, so racers sh…
Transportation: Free parking is first come, first served, with nonprofit overflow lots potentially charging a fee. The organizer is also using a remote parking/shuttle progr…
Tickets: Current admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6–12 and free for children 5 and under. Woolly worm race registration is handled separately on site.
Food & drink: The festival includes more than 100 vendors across crafts and food, plus live entertainment and children's activities.
Weather prep: Banner Elk is an outdoor mountain-town festival in October. Check the current forecast and arrive prepared for cool or wet conditions; vendor guidance also w…
Ways to participate: volunteer, vendor
Field Guide: Woolly Worm Festival 2026: Parking, Tickets & Race Guide
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