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Chills in the Mills, a Very Scary Luna

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on December 5, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

Historically winter was the time to tell scary tales so our newest LUNA theme is anything ghostly, scary, or creepy. Join us Jan. 26, 2019 at Pearl Street Brewery to hear and share tales of the dark side of winter. … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on November 20, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

We have exciting news!  After 16 successful years, Story Fest is evolving.                                                                              We have found a new home in the heart of the La Crosse Arts District, at the Pump House Regional Arts Center.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Festival will now be held … Continue reading →

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LUNA STORY SLAM

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on September 30, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

The next Luna Story Slam is October 13, 2018 at the Pump House. Seating at 7:00 and stories start at 7:10. The theme is CHANGE so, prepare a 5 minute, or less, story on change and get a chance to … Continue reading →

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Walking with Twain

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on September 13, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

Get your tickets for Michael Scott’s Walking with Twain at the La Crosse Community Theater.  Shows are Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 6:00. Reviews have been wonderful! Check out the article in the Friday, … Continue reading →

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An Outstanding Festival!

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on September 13, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

Our 16th annual festival (2018) was a huge success. We had incredible weather, great volunteers, and outstanding performances by our storytellers, musicians, and emcees. Thank you to all who attended and volunteered.

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Children’s Tent

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on September 3, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

The kids activities start a bit earlier this year at 11:00 in the big tent. Hans Mayer will start things off with songs, movement, and the sillies. We have activities for the kids in the early afternoon (check out the … Continue reading →

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Kevin McMullin

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on September 1, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

Musician, singer, and wonderful storyteller, Kevin McMullin, brings his huge talents to the storyfest stage on Sept. 7, 2018 with a ghost story and on Sept. 8 with more stories and music. Kevin has traveled the world entertaining all ages … Continue reading →

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Andy Offutt Irwin

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on August 28, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

We are so pleased to have Andy Irwin Offutt grace our festival stage for a second time. Andy is a perennial favorite as the Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee and he has performed at the National … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Here!

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on August 27, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

The festival is less than two weeks away. Do you have your calendar’s marked? This is our Sweet 16 and we have a great line up of talent and fun. See you at the fest!2018

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Luna at the Fest

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on August 26, 2018 by Master StorytellerJanuary 21, 2019

A Luna Story Slam will be held in the main tent at 5:30 on Saturday, Sept.8, 2018. Prepare a  5 minute true(ish) story (open theme) and get a chance to tell on the Cabaret Stage. The hat for name submissions … Continue reading →

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Local Tellers at the Pump House

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on December 2, 2019 by Master StorytellerDecember 2, 2019

The La Crosse County Historical Society is presenting an ‘indoor’ version of the 2019 Silent City Cemetery Tour at the Pump House on Thursday, Dec. 5. Five members of the Bluff Country Tale Spinners, Jill Pein, Tom Williams, Richard Frost, … Continue reading →

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A Great Tellebration

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on November 29, 2019 by Master StorytellerNovember 29, 2019

Our Tellebration on Nov. 14 was a big success. Our featured tellers, Debra Morningstar and Kay Weeden, were wonderful as were the members of the Bluff Country Tale Spinners. Marge wrote that new tellers Mary Cepek and Amy Jo Vonarsdall … Continue reading →

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Tellebration

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on October 3, 2019 by Master StorytellerOctober 3, 2019

The La Crosse Storytelling Festival will host their first Tellebration on Nov. 14 at the Pump House. Tellebrations are held around the world in November to celebrate story. The theme will be Stories from Around the World and will feature … Continue reading →

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Ghoulies in the Coulies

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on October 3, 2019 by Master StorytellerOctober 3, 2019

Members of the Bluff Country Tale Spinners will be sharing scary stories at Norskedalen’s Ghoulies in the Coulies on October 24, 25, and 26. Look for information at http://www.norskedalen.org. … Continue reading →

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Legends and Legacies

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on August 17, 2019 by Master StorytellerAugust 17, 2019

Our annual fund raiser will be at 5:30, Sept. 5 at the La Crosse County Historical Society building on the corner of King and West Ave. Join us for appetizers, wine, coffee, and historical stories told by local tellers Richard … Continue reading →

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Coolest Spot in Town

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on July 16, 2019 by Master StorytellerJuly 16, 2019

Don’t let the heat and humidity get you down. The La Crosse Storytelling Festival is the COOLEST place in town–air conditioned Pump House and the coolest entertainment in the area. See you at the fest. And NO MOSQUITOES! … Continue reading →

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Friday! Library Card Night

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on July 3, 2019 by Master StorytellerJuly 3, 2019

Remember to bring your library card on Friday night for the Tales of the Creepy and Scary. Show your card (from any library) and you will received a $4 discount! No card? No problem! The library will have a mobile … Continue reading →

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Entertainment for Everyone!

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on July 2, 2019 by Master StorytellerJuly 2, 2019

Be sure to check out the Fest’s schedule on this site. We have scary stories, music, activities, stories and juggling for kids (of all ages), stories in the afternoon from our three featured tellers and great emcee August Rubrecht, a … Continue reading →

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Tickets are on sale NOW!

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on June 20, 2019 by Master StorytellerJune 20, 2019

Tickets are now available from the Pump House. Click on Admission Prices on this web site to see what package fits you best. Then call the Pump House at 608-785-1432 or go to http://thepumphouse.org … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming

La Crosse Storytelling Festival Posted on June 16, 2019 by Master StorytellerJune 16, 2019

The La Crosse Storytelling Festival is just weeks away. Our new date: July 19, 20. Our new place: The Pump House at 119 King Street in La Crosse. Mark your calendars. It will be a great one!!!!! … Continue reading →

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