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2026 Fall Festival Season Primer: From Apple Butter in the Valle, Wolly Worms & More

October is PRIME TIME in the High Country for visual wonder, culinary joy, and a genuine connection to all of the good that arts and culture bring to our world.

October 17-18th is widely viewed as Peak Weekend in the High Country, both for viewing the autumn leaves and experiencing two of the most unique festivals North Carolina has to offer.

On this week's Mind Your Business, we give you the scoop on the 47th annual Valle Country Fair, staged annually in beautiful Valle Crucis, and Banner Elk's 49th annual Wolly Worm Festival, two events that bring the world of the creative arts together…

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