An Outstanding Festival!
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
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 →
Kevin McMullin
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 →
Andy Offutt Irwin
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 →
It’s Almost Here!
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
Luna at the Fest
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 →
Great River Folk Fest
Local storytellers will be featured at the Great River Folk Fest on August 25,26, 2018. On Saturday, tellers Teri Wachuta, Peter Petersillie, and Steve Hardin will be telling at noon in the children’s area. On Sunday, Bluff Country Tale Spinners … Continue reading →
Thank you
Thank you to all those who attended our fund raiser Parlour Stories in the Castle. It was a delightful evening with good company, delicious food, and wonderful stories. A special thank you to our hosts Billy and Brandon, owners of … Continue reading →
Fund Raiser in the Castle!
Tales in the Tent, an annual fund raiser for the Storytelling Festival, will be held in the Castle La Crosse on Cass Street (www.castlelacrossebnb) on July 19, 2018 at 6:15. Our theme, Parlor Stories, includes delicious appetizers and desserts, wine, … Continue reading →
New Spring Luna!!
Because of an April snowstorm, our spring Luna was postponed. The new date is JUNE 2, 2018. The theme is still SWEET so a sweet child, a hotel suite, sweet revenge, sweet dessert success or mishap, or just ‘sweet’! Prepare … Continue reading →