We’re moving!
The 16th Annual Athens Storytelling Festival Tent will be on the Athens State University campus, 5 blocks from downtown Athens.

300 N. Beaty St., Athens, Alabama 35611: October 18-22, 2022

You heard us right! We plan to be in-person this year, so join us as we move our tent a little to the east to the Athens State University campus. Join us for a crisp fall weekend spent listening to stories of adventure and excitement...a place where memories and magic are captured and spun into tales that make you laugh and cry. Hear stories that tell of a time that used to be, or a time yet to come. Glimpse into the past and live the imaginary. Learn more about your parents, your children, and yourself. Discover all this and more at the annual Athens Storytelling Festival.

2022 Lineup of Featured Tellers

Donald Davis
Bil Lepp
Josh Goforth
Dolores Hydock
Music in the Tent w/ Three on a String and The Dill Pickers

CHILDREN’S DAYS FIELD TRIPS
We’re sure you’ll hear local schoolchildren chattering about the stories they hear during our traditional Children’s Days field trips. In addition to Donald Davis and Bil Lepp, our Children’s Days tellers this year are:
Bobby Norfolk
Tim Lowry

2022 Ticket Options

Athens Storytelling Festival provides a variety of ticketing options to fit your schedule. Online tickets are no longer available for the 2022 Festival, BUT you can still purchase tickets in advance at UG White Mercantile in downtown Athens OR pick up tickets in our Ticket Office, open 1 hour prior to each event.

Re: COVID-19 Pandemic
In the event we must reschedule this festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic (or anything else out of our control!) we will honor 2022 tickets at the next scheduled Athens Storytelling Festival. We will follow the State of Alabama COVID-19 guidelines and policies at the time of the Festival.

All images are used with permission from the photographers Dan Binkley and Elles Photography.

Special Thanks to Our Legislators!

Storytelling is a vital part of education and we are thrilled to bring the best in the country to area schoolchildren free of charge.

Senator Tim Melson

Senator Tom Butler

Senator Arthur Orr

Representative Lynn Greer

Representative Parker Moore

Representative Danny Crawford

Representative Andy Whitt

Representative Mac McCutcheon

Accomodations

Announcing the Official Hotels for 2022 Athens Storytelling Festival! The Omega Group features these affordable options for your Storytelling Festival Lodging: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Fairfield by Marriott and Best Western. These Athens, AL hotels are conveniently located near Highway 72 and Interstate 65, just 3 miles from the Storytelling Tent at Athens State University.

Sponsors

Thanks to the following sponsors and donors who do so much to support our festival!

Thanks to our Donors

Belle Chevre

Crawford’s Gifts

Davis and Cole, LLP

Pam Edmonds

Flanagan Lumber

Local People’s Gas

The Omega Group
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65

Pimentos

Sheer Pleasures Soapworks

Trinity’s of Athens

Mindvolt

U.G. White

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Dining Options

We have some delicious dining options available close to the festival tent, including Cafe 1822 (located in Sandridge Student Center). We also have Suzanne’s Bakery and Rita’s Italian Ice scheduled to be with us. Ro’s Grille is a hop across Hobbs St from the college.

We have also allowed plenty of time during breaks for the short walk (or drive) 5 blocks away to historic downtown Athens. Enjoy Village Pizza, Terranova’s Fine Italian, Lucia’s Mexican Cantina, Wildwood Deli, and Athens Alehouse. The Washington Street Diner is a great option for breakfast, open 6:30-11am.

If you’d like to grab a quick bite and squeeze in some shopping, Mozza Pizza Buffet and Kreme Delite (hot dogs, soft serve, shakes) are great options. You’ll find more ice cream and snack foods at Limestone Drug as well.