# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bil Lepp Storyteller!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Kanawha State Forest Nature Center is thrilled to welcome back Bil Lepp for an afternoon of stories, jokes, and tall tales! From his website (https://www.leppstorytelling.com/):

"Just as New Jersey has Bruce Springsteen, West Virginia has Bil Lepp" 
~ Goldenseal Magazine

A little about Bil.
Bil Lepp is an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist.

He’s the host of the History Channel’s Man Vs History series, the occasional host of NPR’s internationally syndicated Mountain Stage, and a contributing columnist to the West Virginia Gazette-Mail.

Bil’s humorous, family friendly tall-tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though a five time champion of the WV Liars’s Contest, Lepp’s stories often contain morsels of truth which present universal themes in clever and witty ways. Audiences all across the country, from grade schools to corporate execs to the Comedy Central’s Hudson stage, have been delighted by Bil’s hilarious tales and delightful insights into everyday life. 

Bil’s 28 books and audio collections have won awards including the PEN Steven Kroll Award for Children’s Book Writing, Parents’ Choice Gold awards, and awards from the National Parenting Publications Assoc., and the Public Library Assoc.

 He is also the recipient of the Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folk honor.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hernshaw/bil-lepp-storyteller/200029893176914
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, literary-art, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hernshaw
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV
- **lat**: 38.28116
- **long**: -81.6431
- **full address**: 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV, 7578 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Hernshaw, WV 25314-9298, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bil Lepp Storyteller! being held?
  - **A:** Bil Lepp Storyteller! takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV, 7578 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Hernshaw, WV 25314-9298, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bil Lepp Storyteller!?
  - **A:** Bil Lepp Storyteller! is organized by Kanawha State Forest Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bil Lepp Storyteller! is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hernshaw, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bil Lepp Storyteller! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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