SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders
The calm farming communities of The Black Patch are just a generation removed from the dark and suppressed history of The Tobacco Wars. In a story that still unfolds today, SMOKE: A Ballad of the Night Riders, sheds light on the corporate greed that turned farmer against farmer, brother against brother, and gave rise to the masked vigilantes: The Night Riders. In an open air theater that surrounds audiences with the sweet smell of Dark Fired Tobacco from the descendants of these very farmers, SMOKE’s fiery bluegrass score propels audiences into the lives of one farming family and the impossible decisions that plowed a deep and lasting wound on The Black Patch forever.
- 6:00 pm - Festival grounds open
- 7:00 pm - Pavilion and Grass Seating opens
- 7:30 pm - Show Starts
Any arrivals after 7:30 will not be seated until intermission.
Shows are performed at the Bell School Complex Kay Bagby Outdoor Theatre (Brooksher covered pavilion). Please dress for the weather!
Before the show, there will be activities, food vendors, educational displays, and demonstrations happening all around the grounds. Be sure to come early to enjoy all that the Bell Witch Fall Festival has to offer!
Limited grass seating will be available rain or shine once the reserved seating is sold out. Please bring your own chair or blanket for the grass seating. No umbrellas or tents will be allowed during the performances.
If you need assistance or have questions about wheelchair access or other accessibility, call the Box Office at 615-696-1300 . Wheelchair and companion seats may be available and are indicated on the seating map.
Visit www.BellWitchFallFestival.com for more information
Refund Policy: Tickets sold are non-refundable. Refunds are given ONLY in the event a show is cancelled. In the event a show is cancelled, tickets would be valid for a subsequent performance of the same festival year. If a show is cancelled and no performance dates remain, or our Equity contracts prevent a "make up" date, the ticket price would be refunded. Refunds will not include any processing or service fees.
Who We Are:
Community Spirit, Inc. is a non- profit community organization dedicated to bringing quality, educational theatrical productions to Robertson County, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas. We provide professional, historically accurate entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Community Spirit is operated entirely by volunteers who have a love for arts in the community. We are an organization that operates from grants donations and fundraising. We are passionate about what we put forth to the community and it is our desire that you will return to see the same quality production year after year and make it part of your family tradition.
Our Mission:
Preserve and Celebrate the history and folklore of Robertson County and the Black Patch Region through quality arts and education.
