Campfire Kev

"Campfire" Kevin Holladay is an award-winning storyteller and singer/songwriter who combines years of experience as a classroom teacher, touring circus clown, and theatre professional into a performance style like no other.  From theme-based educational programming to all out entertainment, Campfire Kev has over 20 shows that promote reading, science, history, and a love of life-long learning.  With his special blend of story, song, magic, and madcap merriment, he has thrilled and delighted audiences of all ages from sea to shining sea.

"In all my years as a children’s librarian, I have never seen a performer as outstanding as Kevin Holladay.  What a crowd pleaser!  And his stories, songs, and 'patter' so effortlessly and subtly promoted reading and books.  He should be hired every year!"
— Rose Powers, Chicago Public Library

"By far, the best program I’ve seen in my 10 years at this school."
— Joyce Altari, PTO coordinator, Meadow School, Baldwin, NY

winner:  2006 Parents' Choice Recommended Award
winner:  2006 Children's Music Web Award (Best Recording)
winner:  2005 and 2006 Children's Music Web Award (Best Song)
winner:  2005 Children's Music Web Award (Best New Artist)
winner:  2005 National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Honors Award