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National Storytelling Festival

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One Festival, Three Days, and a World of Stories!

Make plans now to attend the 40th annual National Storytelling Festival, October 5-7, 2012 in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee!  Held during the first full weekend in October each year, this world-renowned event celebrates storytelling at its most magical.

Celebrate the National Storytelling Festival and support ISC by becoming a Friend of the Festival.

Plan Your Visit

Learn more about how the Festival works
View a map of Festival grounds
View the 2011 Festival brochure or Schedule of Events

Buy Tickets

View ticket packages and prices or purchase tickets here

Featured Tellers

Featured Tellers

View the talented teller lineup for 2012.

Map

Map and Directions

Find your way to and around Jonesborough, TN.

Storyteller Jerry Clower, photo credit Jim Cooper

History

Learn how it all began 40 years ago.

Large Group

Group Tickets

Get a registration discount to organized adult groups.

Event

Special Events

Other events during the Festival weekend.

Hotel Room

Lodging

Make reservations as early as possible!

 

Special performances from our Tellers-in-Residence.
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