Every autumn, Banner Elk Elementary School hosts the fun and unique Woolly Worm Festival, where people show up to see worms race one another. Worms race up a string, and the color of the winning worm is used to forecast the weather for the upcoming year. The Woolly Worm Festival is a unique, family-friendly good time for all.
Attend our Daily Programs in April - October our animal habitat curators and park educators - These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket -...