Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival

04/24/2026

Final Call for WGF Pre-Orders! ⏰

The festival may be over, but we want to make sure you get your shirts! If you pre-ordered your WGF tees and haven’t picked them up yet, time is running out. You have 3 days left to claim them before they go back into general inventory after this weekend.

📦 Need them shipped?
If you can’t make it over to pick them up, we’ve got you covered. We can ship your pre-ordered shirts directly to you for a small shipping fee. Just send us a message to coordinate the details!

🛒 Still want a shirt?
Didn’t get a chance to grab one during the event? We still have a limited selection available online! Check out the remaining inventory here:

👉 Shop WGF Apparel: https://www.sopchoppyevents.com/category/all-products

Don’t miss out on your official festival keepsake! 👕✨

04/21/2026

Big news for our small town! 🗞️✨

We are beyond excited to see Smithsonian Magazine shine a national spotlight on Sopchoppy and the long-standing tradition of worm grunting. From the art of luring earthworms to the heart of our annual festival, it’s an honor to see our unique heritage recognized by such an iconic publication.
We’ve always known how special our community and its history are—now the rest of the world does too! 🪱🔨

Check out the full feature to see why everyone is getting hooked on the traditions of the Florida Panhandle. ☀️🎣

04/20/2026

More recognition for our famous here in !

Luring earthworms out of the soil to use as live bait is a long-running tradition in Sopchoppy, home to the annual Worm Gruntin' Festival

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Such a great video. Thanks for doing this Cole & Emily Crews!

The Adventure Crews

https://youtu.be/N0BbChVM4Qw

25 likes, 3 comments. "Inside The Town That Summons Worms From The Ground"

04/12/2026

Gruntin’ worms at the Worm Gruntin’ Festival! 🪱

04/12/2026

🎉 THE ONLINE SHOP IS NOW LIVE!🎉

Did you miss out on a shirt at the festival yesterday, or do you just need another one for the collection? We have plenty of shirts left and they are officially available for purchase online!
(Previous years’ inventory coming soon)

Shop the collection here: 👉 https://www.sopchoppyevents.com/category/all-products

📦 Shipping & Pickup Info
For Delivery: Online orders will include a shipping charge. Please allow us a little extra time to get these packaged and sent out as we recover from all the festival fun!

For Local Pickup: If you would like to arrange for a customer pickup to avoid shipping fees, please do not order through the website. Instead, email us directly at [email protected] to place your order and coordinate a time.

We had such an incredible time celebrating with everyone yesterday. Thank you for supporting our local traditions! 🪱✨
SopchoppyStyle

04/11/2026

Did you catch the worm gruntin’ contest this morning?

Comment 👇🏼 if you’re here!

04/10/2026

🪱 More Than Just a Shirt: The Legacy of the Sopchoppy Worm Grunters 🪵

Ever wonder about the history behind the vibration? As we gear up for the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin' Festival this Saturday, we’re looking closer at this year’s official T-shirt design by Rachel Mathis—which is a beautiful tribute to the "Queens" who built our town.

👑 The Matriarchs of the Soil
In Sopchoppy, "Worm Grunting" (using a wooden stake and iron bar to vibrate the earth and bring bait to the surface) wasn't just a hobby—it was a lifeline.

• Miss Lossie Rosier: Featured on this year's shirt, Miss Lossie was our very first Queen. She is a symbol of Florida's pioneer spirit, having used the money earned from gruntin' and selling bait to raise and support 11 children.

• Miss Oleta Lawhon: Our 2025 Queen, honored alongside Miss Lossie, represents the grit of the turpentine industry—another grueling, essential trade that sustained local families for generations.

🏛️ Preserving Our Heritage
The Sopchoppy School and Depot will be open during the festival for those who want to dive deeper into our natural and cultural history. We aren't just celebrating a quirky tradition; we are honoring the pioneer families who turned the resources of the Apalachicola National Forest into a community.