Prior to settling in for winter, the woolly worm eats a variety of plants and then produces a kind of antifreeze which protects the creature from temperatures as low as -90 degrees Fahrenheit. The isabella tiger moth belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae which has 11,000 species around the world. The festival celebrates the supposed weather-predicting abilities of the woolly worm, also called 'woolly bear' which is a caterpillar or larvae of the isabella tiger moth. The Woolly Worm Festival is an event held each October since 1978 in Banner Elk and Avery County, North Carolina. After enjoying his company for a couple days, go ahead and release him back into nature.Annual festival in North Carolina, United States The woolly worm depends on fresh leaves for food and water. Clean out waste and replace fresh leaves every day. House the woolly worm in an open container with plenty of foliage to eat.

Instead place a leaf in front of it and give it a tap on the behind! He will walk forward right onto the leaf. They can cling to a surface with amazing strength so be careful picking it up as to not harm it. If a segment is black, that means a harsh, cold week. If a segment is light brown, that means the week will be mild. A woolly worm’s body has 13 segments-each corresponding to a week in winter. According to local folk, The worm is said to forecast the weather for the coming winter season. Woolly Worms are fuzzy caterpillars also known as banded woolly bears. Make your plans to attend this year! For more information visit call (606) 464-2888 The Annual Wolly Worm Festival is always the last full weekend in October. include woolly worm races, car show, parade, helicopter rides, and a weekend full of live music on the Woolly Worm Stage. There is everything from food and artisan crafts to local authors and jewelry.

The weekend event is held along main street which is closed off and filled with venders who set up booths. The festival gathers as many as 110,000 visitors because it has a little bit of everything for everyone. Beattyville has hosted the Woolly Worm Festival every year since 1988.

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