Travel Guide
“On your mark. Get set. Go!” It was fascinating watching thousands of people cheer as furry woolly worms slowly climbed a taut string on a stage. But that’s what the annual Woolly Worm Festival is all about.
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The 46th Annual Woolly Worm Festival will take place on October 21-22, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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Anyone can enter the woolly worm race. You just have to find your champion racer.
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Then, you gently set the woolly worm at the starting line on the string.
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The first woolly worm to reach the top of the string wins.
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The only human interaction allowed is blowing air through a straw.
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It's just a woolly worm race, but the winners go wild in celebration.
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Juried craft vendors are part of the festival, selling their genuine handcrafted artwork.
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The "secret" ingredient of festival food is grease.
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But everyone loves it.
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And there is PLENTY of food for all festival goers.
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Parking lots around the small town are run by non-profits during the festival. They typically charge about $10 cash for all-day parking.
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Learn about the history of the festival, see some tips to make the most of your trip, and find out where you can stay.