National storytelling festival, Jonesborough, TN
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Oct 05

National Storytelling Festival

International Storytelling Center

Jonesborough, TN

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Since 1973, the National Storytelling Festival has been the premier storytelling event in the United States, hosting international voices from the storytelling capital of the world. 

The Festival brings together over 20 professional storytellers who tell their tales in big top tents across picturesque Jonesborough, TN. Stories range from folktales and lies to cowboy poetry and personal narratives - there is something for everyone! Beyond the stories, you can hear music, comedy, partake in the story slam, or hear a curated storytelling studio. 

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Attendees leaving tent
At the Festival, attendees can watch stories in 5 big top tents placed around Jonesborough.
Town of Jonesborough
The Festival takes place in the storytelling capital of the world, Jonesborough, TN.
Ghost stories ghouls
A family favorite - Ghost stories! Held Friday and Saturday night of the Festival
Workshop
The Festival features workshops on a number of topics, all hosted by our storytellers
Bil Lepp on stage
The Festival welcomes thousands of visitors from all 50 states and several countries
National Storytelling Festival

100 W main street
Jonesborough, TN 37659

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