Local Area Festivals Neaby Headwaters at Banner Elk

Local Area Festivals

High Country Festivals in Banner Elk and Avery County There are many great festivals for all ages and throughout the seasons in the Banner Elk area and in Avery County in the High Country


	Woolly Worm Festival Located at the Old Banner Elk Elementary School across from Banner Elk Cafe 155 Orchard Lane Way Banner Elk, NC 28604 Always 3rd weekend in October this event brings 20,000 visitors to the area. Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors on site. Worm Racing all day. Winning worm in final race on last day predicts Winter Weather Forecast. Prizes and lots of fun!

	Annual Roasting of the Hog Beech Mountain Resort 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 387-2011 Last Saturday in June at the Beech Mountain Resort

	Autumn at Oz Emerald Mountain 2669 South Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 387-2000 1st Sat. in October at Beech Mountain Come take a stroll and meet all the Oz characters down the yellow brick road and walk through Dorothy's house. Come in costume. Face Painting on site.

	Mile High Kite Festival Across from Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce Beech Mountain, NC (800) 468-5506 www.BeechMtn.com No Charge for admission. Free kites given to first 200 children under 12. Bring your own kites or buy one from a vendor. A colorful event on Beech Mountain you won't want to miss!

	Avery County Fair Heritage Park, Newland, NC www.averyfair.webstarts.com Annual Agricultural & Horticultural Fair

	Fine Arts & Mastercrafts Festival In August at Historic Downtown Banner Elk Elementary School

	Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 2050 Blowing Rock Highway Linville, NC 28646 www.gmhg.org Best Highland Games in America celebrating Scottish culture.

	Oktoberfest 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 898-4521 Rain or Shine this 2 Day Festival in Oct. will have Artisan's and Artists open their stands at 10 am each day. Variety of foods available and Live entertainment during specified times.

	Riverwalk Arts Festival Held in late August along the Riverwalk in downtown Newland, North Carolina Artist & Crafters, Children's Corner, Entertainment and Food Vendors.

	Shag at Sugar Sugar Mountain Golf Course 1054 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 Free Day of Shag Dancing, Beach Music & Lessons. Food Vendors on site.

	Sugarfest Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 2 Day Festival Highlighting Winter Activities for Skiiers, Snowboarders, Ice Skaters & Spectators. Live Entertainment, Trick Competitions, Fireworks, Food, Drinks & Live Music as well.

	Valle Country Fair 3rd Saturday in October Valle Crucis Conference Center Grounds Valle Crucis, NC 28604 www.vallecountryfair.org This fair coincides with the 1st day of the Woolly Worm Festival. You can find the highest quality of Handmade Crafts here. Food Concessions & Live Entertainment as well. Percentage of proceeds earned goes to charities.

	Kidfest Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway Linville, NC 28646 (828) 733-4337 Day full of fun and activities at Grandfather Mountain to get kids excited about North Carolina Mountain Nature and culture.