The La Crosse Storytelling Festival was first conceived in 2003 by two local attorneys, Keith Belzer and Ted Skemp. Through their efforts and backing, the first 3 Festivals took place at Pettibone Park in La Crosse. It was in these first years that groundwork was lain for all following Festivals: the Festival would be first and foremost a family event, the level of National talent would be of the highest caliber, the Festival would highlight professional local tellers, and the event would serve as a way to educate the general public about storytelling.

In 2006, the Bluff Country Tale Spinners storytelling guild took on the major responsibility for the Festival. And, as Wisconsin's First Storytelling Festival, it continues to meet the initial objectives. Come and enjoy the magic of storytelling!

Schedule of Events:

Children's Performances - Free to all
11:30 am: Songs, fun, and rocking music by Hans Mayer
12:00 pm: Intermission
12:20 pm: Fantastic Stories told by Charlotte Blake Alston
01:00 pm: Storytelling activities with Lori Portner
01:00 pm: More great stories told by the Bluff Country Tale Spinners

Afternoon Schedule
2:15 pm: Workshop with Bil Lepp
3:15 pm: Workshop with Jim May
4:30 pm: Intermission

Evening tickets are now needed  
4:45 pm: Music with Eddie Allen
5:00 pm: Luna-Bring a 5 minute story for a chance to tell
6:00 pm: Intermission
6:15 pm: Music with Eddie Allen
6:30 pm: Charlotte Blake Alston
7:15 pm: Jim May
8:00 pm: Intermission and Raffle
8:20 pm: Michael Scott
8:40 pm: Bil Lepp

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