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Rain, racing worms and a $1,000 forecast fill a Woolly weekend

The Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk features racing competitions where the worms face various hazards, including moving backward, falling from their string, being jerked by handlers, and potentially sustaining injuries that necessitate medical attention. The event also involves rain and offers prize money.

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