Tarantulas take center-stage at BugFest

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host its annual bug-centric celebration, BugFest, on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Posted 9/6/2023, 5:54:58 PM

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BugFest 2015 — Thousands flock to the Museum of Natural Sciences for BugFest 2015 on September 19th, 2015. This years bug theme is Cicadas, featuring tons of bug-themed exhibits, games and activities. (Lexi Baird / WRAL.com

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host its annual bug-centric celebration, BugFest, on Saturday, Sept. 16.

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., there will be bug experts on-hand and games and activities including Stag Beetle Battles and live cockroach racing at the Roachingham 500). The free event will also include live music and presentations.

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This year's featured bug is the tarantula.

For those wanting to sample some bug cuisine, Café Insecta will feature local restaurants serving up free bug-filled dishes including Bugnana Pudding and Kickin’ Cricket Chicken Salad.

At 5 p.m., enjoy a free screening of the 1955 movie “Tarantula."

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