TALES FROM THE FRONT PORCH STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2025

Step into a day of storytelling, music, and Appalachian tradition at the Tales from the Front Porch Storytelling Festival—a celebration of the voices, memories, and magic of our mountain communities.

This year’s featured performers include:

• Pat O’Keefe

• Jim Lloyd

• Franklin Horton (Best-selling author)

• Don Hylton

• Edward Young

…and more to be announced!

🎶 The day ends with music from the incomparable Sandy Shortridge!

📚 Meet regional authors and pick up signed books!

🍔 Enjoy local food vendors on-site!

🎟 Tickets are available now at The Russell Theater and online:

👉 https://www.therusselltheatre.com

Come on home—back to the front porch, back to the stories, and back to the Russell!
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