Cave Run Storytelling Festival

05/04/2026

🎤 Antonio Rocha

Brazilian-born storyteller Antonio Rocha brings stories to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Using mime, movement, and voice, he transforms the stage into a fully immersive experience that captivates audiences of all ages.

An award-winning performer who has toured nationally and internationally, Antonio blends humor, folklore, and physical theater into unforgettable performances.

📅 September 25–26, 2026
📍 Cave Run Lake, Morehead, KY

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://www.caverunstoryfest.org

Don’t miss storytelling without limits at the Cave Run Storytelling Festival!

04/14/2026

🎤 Bil Lepp

Get ready to laugh with Bil Lepp, a master of Appalachian storytelling and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest.

Known for his outrageous tall tales and quick wit, Bil delivers stories that are equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. A favorite on the national storytelling circuit, he knows how to keep audiences hooked.

📅 September 25–26, 2026
📍 Cave Run Lake, Morehead, KY

🎟 Tickets are on sale now: https://www.caverunstoryfest.org

If you like your stories with a big dose of humor, you won’t want to miss Bil at Cave Run!

04/02/2026

We want to address the graphics that were recently shared for the 26th Annual Cave Run Storytelling Festival.

Those images were created as temporary placeholders while our official designs are being completed by a local artist who is part of our festival community. In trying to move things forward quickly, we shared content that did not reflect the quality or values we aim to uphold, and we understand the frustration that caused.

We sincerely apologize for that misstep.

We are proud to support and showcase local artists, and we are excited to share the final designs soon. Thank you for your patience and for holding us accountable to the standards this festival deserves.

09/27/2025

Thank you everyone for making our 25th Anniversary a story to remember! We love y’all so much! ❤️

09/27/2025

💥We had some items in the lost and found. If you are missing a drivers license, sweatshirt, umbrella, or sunglasses, come see us in the sales tent before 9pm.💥

09/27/2025

❤️What an amazing group of storytellers we have with us this weekend to celebrate 25 years of stories under the tents! ❤️
👏A huge round of applause for our tellers, pictured left to right, Mary Hamilton, Paul Strickland, Bobby Norfolk, Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, Don White, and Donald Davis! 👏

09/27/2025