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Can You Spot a Lie?

2nd Annual Tellabration! Liars Contest

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
The June Bug Center, Floyd, VA

Southwest Virginia’s funniest storytellers take the stage for a night of outrageous tales, quick wit, and belly laughs! The 2nd Annual Tellabration! Liars Contest challenges you to figure out which stories are true—and which are cleverly concocted lies.

“It’s the funniest way to be lied to!”

Ten brave contestants will spin their wildest whoppers, hoping the audience believes every word. A panel of judges will decide who digs deepest for the Golden Shovel Award and cash prizes.

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Event Highlights:

  • Admission: Free (preregistration recommended) Event Info & Pre-Registration

  • Contestants: 10 spots only | Entry Fee: $10 Contestant Registration

  • Prizes: 1st Place $100 | 2nd Place $50 | 3rd Place $25

  • Golden Shovel Award: Symbolic recognition of storytelling mastery

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About the Contest:
“Liars contests are popping up across the country,” says Clint Atwater, founder of Storytelling Connections, LLC and producer of the Let Me Tell Ya! storytelling series. “The audience never knows—are the tellers stretching the truth, or just flat-out lying? That’s what makes it so much fun.”

Last year’s top prize went to Paul Armstrong of Chatham, VA, whose story Lessons Learned on the Farm delighted both judges and audience. Attendees described the night as “a laugh-filled, unpredictable experience where every story kept us guessing—truth or lie?”

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Why Attend:

  • Enjoy a fun, interactive storytelling experience

  • Cheer on contestants as they compete for cash prizes and the Golden Shovel Award

  • Explore the charming town of Floyd, known for its music, arts, local foods, wines, and outdoor recreation

 

Supporters: The contest is presented by The June Bug Center and Blue Ridge Story Space and is part of Tellabration!™, a worldwide celebration of storytelling organized by the National Storytelling Network.

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📅 Event Details:

  • What: 2nd Annual Tellabration! Liars Contest

  • When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.

  • Where: The June Bug Center, 251 Parkway Lane S, Floyd, VA 24091

  • Admission: Free (preregistration recommended) Event Info & Pre-Registration

  • Contestant Entry Fee: $10 Register Here

  • Prizes: 1st Place $100 | 2nd Place $50 | 3rd Place $25

 

Media Resources: Sample Liars Contest Story: Link

Contact: Clint Atwater, Storytelling Connections, LLC
📧 clint@StorytellingConnections.com | 📞 540-798-5684

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