What a great time to think of the holidays. VISA and Mastercard are accepted for festival admission. We regret that Doggie Daycare will not be available. Pets are not allowed, other than Woolly Worms.There is ample parking, but the free parking is on a first come first serve basis and non-profit organizations are authorized to charge parking fees for overflow parking. There is an admission cost to get into the festival because all proceeds are given back to our community to enhance our schools, children’s programs, and to promote businesses and tourism in Avery County. We think it’s the perfect time to share some tips that will make your experience a good one while at the festival and getting to the festival. The 46th Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place the 3rd weekend of October, falling on the 21st and 22nd in 2023, in the quaint mountain town of Banner Elk North Carolina. $5.00 for Children 6-12 Free for 5 and under. Each body segment of the winning Woolly Worm corresponds to that week’s weather. There are 13 body segments in a Woolly Worm and 13 weeks in the winter season. Section/Week 13- Black, below average temps Section /Week 12- Fleck, below average temps, light snow Section/Week 11- Light brown, above average temps Section /Week 10- Light brown, "autumn color," above average temps Section /Week 4- Black, below average temps Section /Week 3- Black, below average temps Section /Week 2- Black, below average temps Section /Week1 - Black, below average temperatures Owner of Winning Worm: Emma Denton of Gastonia, NC"īlack: below average, snow/ Dark Brown: below average/ Light Brown: above-average/ Flick: black and brown, below average, frost or light snow.Īvery County Average Mean Temperature is 27 degrees (winter) 2023 Woolly Worm Festival Final Results of “Reading Of The Worm”Ĥ6th Annual Woolly Worm Race Read by Tommy Burleson
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