The 48th annual Woolly Worm Festival took place in Banner Elk from Oct. 18 -19. Read more about the festivities from Arts & ...

The woolly worm has been a folklore forecaster for generations in the High Country. Every fall in Banner Elk, the fuzzy caterpillars crawl their way into the spotlight at the Woolly Worm Festival.

The streets of Banner Elk came alive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, as thousands gathered for one of the High ...

One year after Hurricane Helene, Banner Elk's beloved Woolly Worm Festival returns-raising money for local kids with worm races, winter folklore, and small-town grit. One year after Hurricane Helene, ...

Every October, thousands of people gather in the small mountain town of Banner Elk, North Carolina to predict the duration of winter. But instead of a famous groundhog in the spotlight, the job ...

The Woolly Worm Festival is returning to downtown Banner Elk after last year's cancellation due to Hurricane Helene on Oct. 18-19. Each day, attendees can expect to watch a riveting series of woolly ...

The festival includes two days of woolly-worm races. Kentucky has its horse derby and North Carolina its woolly-worm (aka woollybear caterpillar) races. Those worms can reach speeds of up to one-tenth ...

Dig your way to victory! Check out gameplay from Raceworms in this trailer for the upcoming fast-paced multiplayer racing game for up to 6 players. Take control of a worm and battle through diverse ...