The 4th Weekend in October Tradition

We have activities in the tent October 21, 23, 24, and 25, 2025. Look for us on the Athens State University campus, just 5 blocks from Athens’ downtown square. It’s an easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants (or a really quick drive) and we encourage you to try Cafe 1822, the Athens State restaurant located near the tent. We will also have a few new food trucks around, too!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
6:00 pm……..………….Student Teller Showcase

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
7:00–9:00 pm……..……Veterans Night Olio (All tellers take the stage with shorter sets, featuring Carol Cain’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ performance) + Winning Student Tellers

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
9:00 am–9:15 pm……..………….3 Sessions
(Subject to change)

Friday / Session 1 9:00 am–12:15 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
9:00 am: Donald Davis
9:45 am: Adam Booth
10:30–10:45 am: break
10:45 am: Josh Goforth
11:30 am: Bil Lepp

 Friday / Session 2 1:30–4:45 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
1:30 pm: Adam Booth
2:15 pm: Bil Lepp
3:00–3:15 pm: break
3:15 pm: Josh Goforth
4:00 pm: Donald Davis

 Friday / Session 3 6:15–9:30 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
6:15 pm: Josh Goforth
7:00 pm: Bil Lepp
7:45–8:00 pm: break
8:00 pm: Donald Davis
8:45 pm: Adam Booth

Friday Night Ghost Stories
9:40 – 10:00 pm…………Athens State University Student Tellers

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
9:00 am–9:30 pm……..………….3 Sessions
Subject to change

Saturday / Session 1 9:00 am–12:15 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
9:00 am: Bil Lepp
9:45 am: Donald Davis
10:30–10:45 am: break
10:45 am: Adam Booth
11:30 am: Josh Goforth

Saturday / Session 2 1:30–4:45 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
1:30 pm: Donald Davis
2:15 pm: Josh Goforth
3:00–3:15 pm: break
3:15 pm: Adam Booth
4:00 pm: Bil Lepp

Saturday / Session 3 6:15–9:30 pm
Each teller will perform one 45-minute set.
6:15 pm: Adam Booth
7:00 pm: Josh Goforth
7:45–8:15 pm: break + quilt auction
8:00 pm: Bil Lepp
8:45 pm: Donald Davis

2025 Gift Shop Hours:
Tuesday, Oct 21: 5:30–7:30pm
Thursday, Oct 23: 6:00–9:30pm
Friday, Oct 24: 8:00am–9:45pm
Saturday, Oct 25: 8:00am–7:30pm

Thanks to these steadfast sponsors who recognize the importance of storytelling to all aspects of life.

Special Thanks to Our Legislators!

Storytelling is a vital part of education and we are thrilled to bring the best in the country to area schoolchildren free of charge.

Senator Tim Melson
Senate District 1

Senator Tom Butler
Senate District 2

Senator Arthur Orr
Senate District 3

Senator Larry Stutts
Senate District 6

Representative Ben Harrison
House District 2

Representative Parker Moore
House District 4

Representative Danny Crawford
House District 5

Representative Andy Whitt
House District 6

Representative Phillip Rigsby
House District 25

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.