Tickets & Schedule

People who attend bring their own lawn chairs to sit under the stars by the campfire and listen to the words and wisdom of J. Frank Dobie.

Prior to the program, at 6pm, a meal of chili con carne (the official dish of Texas), Pan de Campo (the official bread of Texas), dessert, and bottled water are served for those who purchase Program + Meal tickets. Beer and wine will be available. 

From 6pm – 6:45pm, live acoustic music is performed on the stage. 

PRE-SALE tix are sold out. General admission tickets will be available at the doors the night of the event for $25.

Use the PayPal link below and we’ll have your tickets at the Will Call booth.

For PayPal payments, select the ticket you'd like to purchase from the drop-down menu below and click, “add to cart.” You may adjust the number of tickets you want to purchase on the checkout screen.

If you need to purchase a ticket in a different price category, click, “Continue Shopping” on the checkout screen to add a new item to your cart. If you buy multiple tiers of tix, make sure to check out on the last window that opened.

Ticket Options

OPTION ONE - SOLD OUT

General Admission + Meal
Adults: $30
12 & under: $10

OPTION TWO - PRE-SALE TIX ARE SOLD OUT
Program only tickets will be available at the gate on the night of the event for $25.

General Admission Only
Adults: $20
12 & under: $5

OPTION THREE - SOLD OUT

Friends of Dobie | $250

Both names listed in the Event Program
Two Complimentary General Admission + Meal Ticket
Bistro seating for two

Tickets are available online, at the George West Chamber of Commerce, via mail, and walk-up tickets for Program Only will be available.

Mail your order to
PO BOX 660
George West, TX
78022

*Dobie Dichos, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation

What You’ll Need

• Your own lawn chair, preferably one with cup holders

• A jacket and, perhaps, a lap blanket in case the weather is chilly after dark

• Mosquito Spray just in case!

What to Expect

• Designated Entrances & Exits
  Arrive early! Gates open 5pm

• Pick up Will Call Tickets at Entrances alphabetically
  by last name. | Sponsors, Friends of Dobie: Participants GATE 2

• All guests will be required to wear or display a Dobie Dichos
  pin/badge while on the grounds. These will be distributed
  as guests enter the grounds.

• If you leave the grounds perimeter for any reason, you will be
  required to show your pin/badge upon reentering the grounds.

• Dobie Dichos merchandise for purchase

• Books sales offered by The Twig Bookstore with author autograph opportunities before and after the program

• Social Hour with complimentary desserts, wine, beer, and coffee
  after the program

• A wonderful evening celebrating Texas literature, folklore, culture!

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Event Schedule

5PM

Gates open with music performance

Ticket holders may enter the grounds

Find your spot, have a drink, and get ready for some storytelling as guests get comfy on the lawn.

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6PM

Music and Dinner
It’s time to eat!

We’ll be serving up Chili con Carne, Pan de Campo, and
all the fixins’! Beer and wine available.

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7pm TO 9Pm

Storytelling Begins

Mary Margaret Campbell kicks off the program with a short introduction and the stories begin!

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9pm TO 10Pm

Social Hour

Meet and Greet + Music and Complimentary Desserts

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10PM

Closing Time

Pack up chairs and blankets and exit the grounds.