THe Wooodbooger is returning for 2026 and is bringing some fun with him. He has a beautiful new coin avaialbe for the first 200 cachers that complete a passport that includes 10 geocaches. (passports will be given out the day of the event). We also have plenty of additional caches that are going to publish in the area that will allow for fun for everyone. After the event please feel free to head into the city and join in on all of the free activities the city offers during the festival
The Wood Booger Festival is an annual event held at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Virginia, celebrating the local legend of the "Wood Booger," a Bigfoot-like creature said to inhabit the area. The festival typically features activities such as live music, food, craft vendors, guided hikes, and presentations from Bigfoot experts. The city of Norton embraces the Wood Booger legend, designating the recreation area a "Woodbooger Sanctuary" and featuring a Wood Booger statue.
About The Festival: The Woodbooger Festival is a family-friendly event. It was created to celebrate Norton's unique city and mountain landscape, as well as its natural resources, folklore, and history. Events will take place in downtown Norton and then move to Flag Rock Recreation Area. This festival celebrates the area's unique recreational activities, supports local businesses, and provides residents and visitors with chances to participate in a variety of outdoor, social, and educational activities.
Attendees can enjoy live music, food, craft vendors, contests, Bigfoot expert presentations, guided hikes and rides, canoe rides, a 5k trail race, a Woodbooger Night Search, kids activities, and much more!