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Monsters and Moonshine: An Appalachian Storytelling Night at JBC
Grab a drink, take a seat, and tell a tale.
On Saturday, October 24, June Bug Center hosts Monsters and Moonshine, an Appalachian storytelling competition benefiting Mountain Valor, a veteran-led nonprofit serving veterans and their families across rural Southwest Virginia.
Event Details
What: Monsters and Moonshine, an Appalachian storytelling competition
When: Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Where: June Bug Center, Floyd, Virginia
Tickets: $45-55 at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/monsters-and-moonshine
How the Night Works
Storytellers take the stage for a seven-minute story pulled from true tales, strange creatures, and local legends. Then the audience decides who wins.
Every ticket includes one vote. Additional votes are $5 each.
Cash prizes go to the top three storytellers of the night: $250 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third.
Want to tell a story yourself? Storytellers are encouraged to sign up in advance, and spots are limited.
Opening the Evening: Appalachian Cryptids
Dr. Cory Higgs of Virginia Tech Appalachian Studies kicks things off with a talk on Appalachian cryptids and why we tell monster stories in the first place. If you've ever wondered why the mountains are so full of things that go bump in the night, this is your answer.
What's Included
Charcuterie is included with your ticket
Cash bar with moonshine and other drinks, including nonalcoholic options
Silent auction items to bid on
Raffles to enter
Sponsor a Monster, a roster of life-sized cutouts of Appalachian legends, sponsored by local businesses
Why It Matters
All proceeds benefit Mountain Valor's work empowering veterans and their families across rural Virginia. Mountain Valor Veteran Services supports those who served through community support, outreach programs, and events like Mountain Valor Fest, fostering resilience and connection along the way.
So come hungry, come curious, and come ready to vote for your favorite tall tale.
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