Hear stories to remind us of people we’ve known, places we’ve been, and the messes we’ve gotten ourselves into.This evening concert is a special event held in the Library Tent on the grounds of the National Storytelling Festival. Visit Donald's website All ticket sales are final
Caring for our loved ones through health challenges can be illuminating and exhausting. Stories can help. This workshop taps into their medicinal power to guide participants in drawing out stories that long to be shared, developing pocket-sized stories to use, and determining when it’s most appropriate to share or listen. It also provides a framework […]
Before there were words, our universal language was laughter. Sharing a laugh creates and strengthens human connections. Laughing alone energizes and relaxes the body and mind. With gentle breathing exercises, shared laughter, mindful silliness, and relaxed rhythmic movement, this session is for anyone who wants to learn easy and joyful techniques for stress reduction. Storyteller […]
Research has shown that gathering and knowing family stories helps build happy, resilient families. In this general interest workshop, you’ll learn simple ways to gather and share the stories of your family. You will also learn about “memory maps” – a fun and quick way to gather memories and a great exercise for storytellers and […]
Visit the Festival's store for official souvenirs, featured teller CDs, books, and more!
At the first National Storytelling Festival in 1973, a handful of storytellers gathered around the courthouse in Jonesborough's town square and traded tales. An old wagon served as the stage, and listeners took their seats on bales of hay. Today the Swappin' Groun tradition continues in the Oak Hill Schoolhouse. Here, anyone can tell a […]
Relax in the afternoon in the Festival's Wine and Beer Garden, featuring a selection of wine and craft beers available for purchase. Sponsored by Holston Distributing and One Stop Wine and Spirits
Start your Festival morning right with yoga in the park! Deborah Byrd is an RYT200 certified yoga instructor whose main practice and training are in vinyasa, yin, and hatha styles. Her interest in yoga has been threaded through the last two decades of her life and she is still discovering the possibilities that can come from aligning breath […]
Visit the Festival's store for official souvenirs, featured teller CDs, books, and more!
At the first National Storytelling Festival in 1973, a handful of storytellers gathered around the courthouse in Jonesborough's town square and traded tales. An old wagon served as the stage, and listeners took their seats on bales of hay. Today the Swappin' Groun tradition continues in the Oak Hill Schoolhouse. Here, anyone can tell a […]
Start your Festival morning right with yoga in the park! Deborah Byrd is an RYT200 certified yoga instructor whose main practice and training are in vinyasa, yin, and hatha styles. Her interest in yoga has been threaded through the last two decades of her life and she is still discovering the possibilities that can come from aligning breath […]
Visit the Festival's store for official souvenirs, featured teller CDs, books, and more!
To help commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the International Storytelling Center is deeply honored to present a conversation with American hero Henry Langrehr. Now 99 years old, Langrehr left high school when he turned 18 to serve as a paratrooper in World War II. When Langrehr was dropped in enemy territory on June 6, […]
