Dobie Dichos

10/14/2026

We always love to hear people’s feedback on our festival. We received this lovely review from Kim Lehman, an alum Dobie Dichos storyteller, and we thought it hit the nail on the head.

“A quiet night, stars, a fire, chili, and the stories and folklore of J. Frank Dobie. Now that combination certainly makes for a totally Texas experience!”

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, we still have them available for the program only. Visit the link below to get yours today!

https://www.dobiedichos.com/tickets-schedule

10/11/2026

Nothing says South Texas like a big bowl of Chili Con Carne! One of the best parts of the festival is the food! Each year we cook up a big batch of chili, pan de campo, and pecan pie for dessert! We all sit around the firepits, immersed in the words of J. Frank Dobie, and fill our bellies on this delicious dish! Don’t miss all the fun, and make sure to get your tickets today at the link below!

https://www.dobiedichos.com/tickets-schedule

10/11/2026

Here’s a shout out and an update for this year’s show from the Tyler McCumber Band. Wishing Rodd Reguzz Rodd Daws well with his new venture and looking forward to having Alex Wilburn on the show!

10/10/2026

Get to know Haylee Dobbs Haag! She’s one of our storytellers this year, and we’re so glad she’ll be joining us! Haylee Dobbs Haag was born in California and raised in Live Oak County. She holds a Master of Library Science and works as the E-Librarian at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, TX. First introduced to J. Frank Dobie at the Live Oak County Library in George West, she developed a lasting appreciation for storytelling rooted in history. She continues to admire stories shaped by historical context, whether fiction or nonfiction, and believes there’s nothing better than sitting on the porch with a good book. She is slowly but surely working on her first novel and aims to create her version of storytelling with a unique voice, just as Dobie does in his work.

10/08/2026

It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re throwing it way back to 2011 when William Sibley and Mary Margaret Campbell started the first Dobie Dichos. The yearly event is always the first Friday in November and honors Live Oak County’s most famous son, J. Frank Dobie, and his works and contributions to literature, folklore, and storytelling. It’s 16 years later, and we’re still coming together every fall to commemorate this great Texas author. We’re very grateful to keep doing what we’re doing, and we hope you join us this year for another cozy evening under the stars!

10/04/2026

Thank you to our partners at Tejano Outdoors for all you guys do for us!

Tejano Outdoors invites you to another year of campfire storytelling deep in the heart of the brush country. Shown here was one of last year’s storytellers sharing her upbringing in South Texas.

Join us for Dobie Dichos this Nov. 6, 2026 and get your tickets before they’re gone. Link 🔗 in our bio.

Texas Folklore Society Eric Lee Tunchez The Progress of Live Oak and McMullen Counties

10/04/2026

We’re a month away from our big event, and the clock is ticking to buy your tickets to Dobie Dichos! We’re going to have some incredible authors, storytellers, and historians from all over to share the works of J Frank Dobie, as well as food, drinks, and live music. We sell out, so don’t wait until the last minute to get your ticket. We want to see you all there!

https://www.dobiedichos.com/tickets-schedule

10/01/2026

Stick around and hang out a while! After the show, we have a little after-party where attendees get an opportunity to chat with the participants and musicians and each other while having complimentary desserts and beverages. This year we’ll have an acoustic set with The Tyler McCumber Band. All under the beautiful Texas moonlight! It closes the night out perfectly before we say goodbye for another year. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, visit the link below to order today. We hope to see you all there!

https://www.dobiedichos.com/tickets-schedule

05/11/2026

Tickets to the 16th annual Dobie Dichos can be purchased locally at the George West Chamber of Commerce.
They can also be purchased on our website www.dobiedichos.com or from Mary Margaret Mary Dougherty Campbell.
Meal + Program (Pre-sale ONLY) $30
Program Only $20 PRE-SALE, $25 at the gate
We will also take a check via USPS at P.O. Box 660, George West, TX 78022!