Join us for the 31st Annual Kansas Storytelling Festival, Prepare to be enchanted by captivating tales from master storytellers, immerse yourself in the excitement of the Tall Tale Contest, and discover the rich tapestry of Local Legends. With a lineup of engaging events and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Kansas Storytelling Festival. A weekend filled with laughter, wonder, and the timeless magic of storytelling. We can't wait to welcome you to Downs for an unforgettable experience!

Schedule Of Events

12:30 PM : Registration

1:30-2:45 PM : Memorial Hall Ed Stivender and Priscilla Howe

3:00-3:45 PM :

Memorial Hall Michael D. McCarty "Around the World and Back Again

Depot (Workshop) Paul Strickland The Croft of Humor in Storytelling

Christian Church Pippa White "Voices from Ellis Island"

4:00-4:45 PM :

Memorial Hall (Legends) Major William F. Downs, Railroad

Miss Jones, School Teacher Native American Legend

Depot (Workshop) Priscilla Howe Storting Small: Telling Stories to Young Children

Christian Church - Ed Stivender "Once Upon a Planet"

5:00-6:30 PM : Senior Center Supper with the Storytellers (additional admission)

7:00-9:15 PM :

Memorial Hall (Tall Tales Contest) Gren McGlynn, Peter Browning, Rich White, and Larry Temple vie for the Shovel Olio of Featured Tello Fellers and Legends Admission with All Performance button or $5.

9:30-10:15 PM : Memorial Hall (Ghost Stories) Paul Strickland