Imagine 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 18th Annual Athens Storytelling Festival, in the tent on the Athens State University Campus, next to the Sandridge Student Center.

Schedule of Events

October 22, 2024

6:30 pm - Student Tellers Exhibition

October 24, 2024

7:00–9:00 pm - Olio (All tellers take the stage) + Student Tellers

October 25, 2024

9:00 am–9:15 pm - 2 Sessions

Session 1

9:00 - 9:45 am - Donald Davis
9:45 - 10:30 am - Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
10:30 - 11:15 am - Michael Reno Harrell
11:15 am - 1:15 pm - Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 pm - Josh Goforth
2:00 - 2:45 pm - Tim Lowry

Session 2

4:00 - 4:45 pm - Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
4:45 - 5:30 pm - Tim Lowry
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Supper
7:00 - 7:45 pm - Donald Davis
7:45 - 8:30 pm - Michael Reno Harrell
8:30 - 9:15 pm - Josh Goforth

Friday Night Ghost Stories

9:30 - 10:30 pm - Athens State University Student Tellers

October 26, 2024

9:00 am - 9:10 pm - 2 Sessions

Morning Session 1

9:00 - 9:40 am - Michael Reno Harrell
9:40 - 10:30 am - Josh Goforth
10:30 - 11:10 am - Tim Lowry
11:10 am - 1:20 pm - Lunch
1:20 - 2:00 pm - Donald Davis
2:00 - 2:40 pm - Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.

Afternoon Session 2

3:50 - 4:30 pm - Michael Reno Harrell
4:30 - 5:10 pm - Tim Lowry
5:10 - 6:45 pm - Supper
6:45 - 7:25 pm - Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.
7:25 - 7:45 pm - Auction
7:45 - 8:25 pm - Josh Goforth
8:25 - 9:10 pm - Donald Davis

Date:
October 22-26, 2024

Location:
Athens State University Campus,
300 north beaty street
Athens, AL 35611

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