Who will pick the winning winter weather worm this year? The 36th annual Woolly Worm Festival, scheduled for Oct. 18-19 in Banner Elk, is coming up quick! Since 1978, the residents of beautiful, scenic Banner Elk have celebrated the coming of winter with the highly-anticipated event that always takes place on the third weekend of October.
BY MADISON FISLER LEWIS
Oct. 19, 2012. The High Country has so many wonderful events to offer its community and visitors. Check our site every Friday for something new and exciting to look forward to while you’re watching the hour hand crawl to 5 o’clock. Find live music down the street, explore a nearby town’s local secrets or try out a new square dancing class. There’s always something fun to do in the High Country.
COMPILED BY REBECCA GITLEN
Oct. 12, 2012. On Thursday and Friday, Oct. 18 and 19, Banner Elk Elementary School will be hosting their annual woolly worm collection in preparation of the 35th annual Woolly Worm Festival on Oct. 20 and 21 in downtown Banner Elk.
BY PAUL T. CHOATE
“Hay People” Herman, Heidi and Baby ring in the fall season at Sugar Mountain Resort.
Oct. 1, 2012. Today marks the first day of October and the fall festivals are just getting underway. There are several events taking place in the coming weeks as we hold on to those few remaining warm (or at least comfortable) weather days here in the High Country. In order for you to get the most out of “Festival Season,” check out our compilation of what’s coming up here in our area.
COMPILED BY PAUL T. CHOATE
Photo by Ken Ketchie