ChristyFest™ is an annual festival held in Townsend, Tennessee to celebrate Christy the Classic novel by Catherine Marshall as well as the TV series and movies. Cast members, producers, writers, directors and crew from both productions come to ChristyFest™ to share memories, mingle with fans and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains where the TV Series was filmed. The festival began in 1997 as a small gathering of fans sharing their love for the television show and has continued to grow. While Christy is still our legacy, ChristyFest™ participants have expanded their interests to such attractions as mountain crafts, herbal medicines, music, history and early mountain culture. ChristyFest™ events and presentations also feature nationally known experts in a variety of subjects of interest to Christy enthusiasts. ChristyFest™ attendees come from all over and newcomers are always welcome. If you are new, we have a special little corner to get you started. The engaging, down-home spirit of ChristyFest™ will soon embrace you – there is no doubt that many of the friendships made at ChristyFest™ will, in fact, last forever.

• • • Announcements • • • New Contest! Election Time in the Cove Taylor Vs McHone! Submit your Campaign Slogan! Our new raffles: Hay & Oats Dave Neamand Pendant Christy Series Memory Scrapbook Featured Christy Fan Video: Somewhere Only We Know NEW! The Cove Chronicle May 2008 Newsletter Elizabeth Sherrill - Book Now "Remembering Catherine: Author and Friend" Register Now! Episode Discussion: "The Hostage" Become a ChristyFest™ Patron The ChristyFestTM 2008 Theme is:

Highlights of Previous ChristyFest^TM events include:

• Autograph and photo opportunities with the cast and crew along with screenings of series and movie outtakes.
• Tours of the film site
• Q&A Sessions with Cast and Crew Members
• Visits to the real Christy site in Del Rio, TN
• Tours of the Museum of Appalachia
• Writers Workshops
• Social events such as group dinners, costume contests, nature hikes, hoe-downs and more!

Previous Guests have included:

Stewart Finlay-McLennan
(Doctor MacNeill, "Christy Movies" & CBS Series)
Lauren Lee Smith
(Christy, "Christy Movies")
Randall Batinkoff
(David Grantland, CBS Series)
Mike Hickman
(Bird's Eye Taylor, "Christy Movies" & CBS Series)
Andy Stahl
(Tom McHone, "Christy Movies" & CBS Series)
Dale Dickey
(Opal McHone, "Christy Movies" & CBS Series)
Buck Ford
(Bob Allen, CBS Series)
Bonita Allen
(Mary Allen, CBS Series)
Bruce McKinnon
(Jeb Spencer, "Christy Movies" & CBS Series)
Ingrid Torrance
(Fairlight Spencer, "Christy Movies")
Jacob Witkin
(Dr. Ferrand, "Christy Movies")
Olivia Kelly
(Ruby Mae, "Christy Movies")
Frank Hoyt Taylor
(Uncle Bogg, CBS Series)
Lane Batot
(Bonny Prince Charlie, CBS Series)
Patricia Green
(Co-Executive Producer, Writer and Creator of the CBS Series "Christy")
Tom Blomquist
(Executive Producer/Writer for the three "Christy Movies" and Supervising Producer/Writer for the CBS series "Christy")
Brenda Lilly
(Writer for the third "Christy Movie": A New Beginning)
Ken Wales
(Executive Producer of the 1994/95 CBS Series "Christy")
Michael Rhodes
(Director, CBS Series)
Ila Hatter and Jerry Coleman
(Wildcrafters)
Bill Alexander
(Poet and Bark Basket maker)
Crafters from CAM
(Coalition for Appalachian Ministry)
Emma Wood Hoskins
(Daughter of John and Leonora Wood & sister to Catherine Marshall)
Jack Landry
(Rob Allen, CBS Series)
David Lambert
(Orter Ball O'Teale, CBS Series)
Kelley Clarke
(Becky O'Teale, CBS Series)
Alyssa Hmeilewski
(Mountie O'Teale, CBS Series)
Clay Jeter
(Creed Allen, CBS Series)
Kyle Hudgins
(Sam Houston, CBS Series)
and Many More.

This Christy the Series Web Ring site is owned by CF Planning Team. Want to join the Christy the Series Web Ring?
[Skip Prev] [Prev] [Next] [Skip Next] [Random] [Next 5] [List Sites]

Contact the Team

Contact Webmaster