WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More

WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
WEIRD FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Snake Roundups, Worm Races, More
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Rail Watch
Folkston, Georgia

In April 2009 festival-goers in rural Georgia admire a new mural, showing a coal train traveling the Okefenokee Railroad.

The ninth annual Railwatch Day occurred in Folkston, a hub for all the trains that run to nearby Florida.

Photographer and National Geographic Young Explorer Ross McDermott seeks out little-known and offbeat events and festivals for insights into small-town culture and American life.

With photographer Andrew Owen, he has documented 25 festivals since 2008.

''I believe the true human spirit is revealed in an atmosphere of celebration and gathering,'' he said.
—Photograph by Ross McDermott
 

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