Looking forward to the
2025 Festival!
Join us on April 25-26!
We invite everyone to join us in April for another wonderful
weekend of storytelling performers and festival fun.
Come to Downs, "the Storytelling Capital of Kansas!"
Storytellers 2025
The 2025 Festival features a great lineup!
We know you are looking forward to listening to the lineup we have planned for you in 2025. Ed Stivender, Pipppa White, Michael D. McCarty, Priscilla Howe, and Paul Strickland all in one festival weekend! Festival favorites are invited, along with new voices for stories from all genres for all ages.
31st Annual Festival
Join us in Downs on April 25-26, 2025, for our annual celebration of the art of storytelling. Every year, on the last full weekend in April, we gather to showcase the finest professional tellers and highlight Festival audience favorites.
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.
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for 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!
Save the dates for a magical weekend of stories and hometown hospitality in Downs!