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Woolly Worm Festival 2026
The Greene at Historic Banner Elk School (185 Azalea Circle, downtown Banner Elk) · 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604Accepting vendorsAbout this event
Woolly Worm Festival
Held on October 17–18, 2026, at the Historic Banner Elk School, the annual Woolly Worm Festival draws over 20,000 attendees. The event features woolly worm races alongside more than 150 vendors offering crafts, food, local art, and souvenirs.
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Application 1Closed
- craft vendors
- food vendors
- artisan crafts
- local art
- souvenirs
- gourmet treats
Application 2Open
- craft vendor
- food vendor
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