6 Oddball Animal-Themed Fall Festivals that You've Likely Never Heard Of

There are dog shows galore - but a swiss cow parade and a monkey buffet festival? Check out these truly one-of-a-kind animal celebrations taking place around the world this autumn.

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Photo by: Avery County Chamber of Commerce
6. Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival
To celebrate the colorful tiger moth caterpillar, which can be spotted in great numbers each fall in North Carolina, townspeople in Banner Elk hold a woolly worm race. "Coaches" can win up to $1,000, and experts examine the winning worm's bands to predict the severity of the coming winter. Over a 24-year period, the insects supposedly have had an 85 percent prediction ... more
Photo by: Avery County Chamber of Commerce
6. Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival
To celebrate the colorful tiger moth caterpillar, which can be spotted in great numbers each fall in North Carolina, townspeople in Banner Elk hold a woolly worm race. "Coaches" can win up to $1,000, and experts examine the winning worm's bands to predict the severity of the coming winter. Over a 24-year period, the insects supposedly have had an 85 percent prediction success rate.
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