Florida Storytelling Festival

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January 28 – 31, 2027

IN-PERSON and LIVESTREAM. Storytelling Performances. Workshops. Swaps. Slam. Networking.

Featured Tellers: Motoko, Gene Tagaban, Kelly Swanson, Andy Russell

VENUES:

• Lakeside Inn (Meeting Rooms), 100 N Alexander St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
• Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building (Indoor Theater), 510 N Baker St, Mount Dora, FL 32757
• NOTE: In 2027, we will not have a concert tent on the lawn of the Lakeside Inn. We are moving those events indoors to the Mount Dora Music Hall, which is a 10-minute walk from the Lakeside Inn. Between events, the city of Mount Dora is walkable with plenty of convenient dining options for those staying at the Lakeside Inn.

Nearest airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO)

The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts, youthful voices, and sense of community. People come from across the state of Florida and beyond to explore and savor the art of storytelling. We celebrate stories in the oral tradition.

Full Festival Pass $185, Members $140 (all events)
Listeners Pass $60 (all events, except workshops)
Individual Concerts $10 – $20; Individual Workshops $35

Tell Your Story

Stay tuned for applications… coming July 1st…

Fringe – Tell your 45-minute storytelling program at the festival. It’s a lottery. Deadline: Sept 1st

Member Showcase – At our festival, members are chosen to represent FSA on the main stage with our Featured Tellers each year. Stay tuned for application details. Deadline: Oct 15th

Tall Tales Liar’s Contest – 5-minute tall tales bend the truth. Just show up and put your name in the hat to become the champion Liar of the festival.

Swaps – Just show up and get on the list to tell your story. Names drawn at random. Swaps 5 – 7 minute stories.

Story Slam – It’s a contest. 5-minute stories on the theme. Show up and enter. Win cash prizes!

Youthful Voices – Our grade school tellers open the show for the featured tellers on Saturday of the festival. Send in audition videos. Deadline: Nov 16

Front Porch Tellers will selected and notified by Dec 15. Submit an application if you would like to be considered.

Featured Tellers are chosen by the Board of Directors, by invitation, in advance of each festival. Email us at fsa@flstory.com with your suggestions. If you are interested in being considered as a future Featured Teller, apply HERE.

Support the Community

Volunteer – Complete the volunteer form.

Board of Directors – Submit your application.

Awards – Nominate someone for an FSA Award to be presented at our festival banquet.

Program Book Ads – Advertise in our program book.

Sponsor/Donate – Get your name in our program book as a donor and the promotion at our festival as a sponsor.