Meet our 2025 Storytellers

Bil Lepp is an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist.  Bil’s humorous, family-friendly tall tales and stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life.  Audiences all across the country, from grade schools to corporate execs to Comedy Central’s Hudson stage, have been delighted by Bil’s hilarious tales and delightful insights into everyday life.  

 Josh Goforth has toured  across the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia with a variety of ensembles, including the ETSU Bluegrass band, the Josh Goforth Trio, the Steep Canyon Rangers, Open Road and Carolina Road. Designated "Master Fiddler" after his 3rd winning title at  Fiddler of the Festival at Fiddler's Grove. Accolades include: the Grand Ole Opry, the Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. In 2009 he was nominated for a Grammy for his album with David Holt entitled "Cutting Loose".