J. Frank Dobie was a storyteller and someone who appreciated a good story told by others. The good folks in Live Oak County celebrate their native son with a story-telling festival every November. This great event features live music, food and campfires, in addition to the tales of Texas.

I was fortunate enough to attend this year along with some of my compadres. Although rain threatened all week, on the evening of the event it was fine. Here are a few photographs to give a flavor of the event.

My friend Ron Patterson’s hat.

It was a lovely night under the stars:

Mark your calendars and come out next year! In honor of the event I prepared a catalog of Dobie books, many rare, signed and inscribed. E-mail me to receive a copy or send me your wants.