Athens Storytelling Festival

See ya' under the tent!

The big rectangular tent rises over Marion Street in the shadow of the Limestone County Courthouse announcing the arrival of the annual Athens Storytelling Festival to Athens, Alabama.  Soon throngs of school children from North Alabama will descend on the community during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for laughs – and unbeknownst to them learning.  

The family friendly fun happens in the evening  when world renowned storytellers take the stage under the big tent.


2021 Athens Storytelling

October 18-23, 2021

Don't miss the fun all week long under the tent on the Square in downtown Athens, AL.
Check the VisitAthensAL.com/Plan-Your-Trip page for planning your visit to the
​Athens Storytelling Festival.

Tuesday
​Evening

Annual ​Dan Williams Local Tellers Competition

October 19 2021

Wednesday & Thursday Mornings

School Days

​October 20 & 21

Thursday
Evening

Storytelling Olio

October 21 2021

Friday  & Saturday

​Storytellers Weekend

October 22 & 23
​If you are inquiring about School Days, contact the Storytelling Festival Schools Coordinator at schooldays@athensstorytellingfestival.com for information and to register.