This was my third year at the festival. What a great way to spend a weekend! I look forward to it all summer, and took Friday off so I could attend even more of the event.

You might be asking what a local storytelling festival, practically in my backyard, has to do with travel adventures?

Consider…

Where else can you visit Japan, Africa, the rainforests of Brazil, a hunting lodge in Minnesota, upstate New York, the deep south (from a Cuban refugee's perspective), and a small fishing village in Nova Scotia in one afternoon?

Exactly.

These are performances by professional storytellers and liars.  While some of the stories are directed towards children (accompanied by music, chanting, and moralistic endings to fairy tale-like stories), most are not. Many of the performers could, however, headline at comedy clubs or dramatic reading societies.  Some of the storytellers tap into personal experiences to tell amazing stories of mischief, adventure, and love. Enraptured listeners groan, wince, and laugh as the stories resonate with experiences in their own lives. Others tell folktales from around the world that have been passed down for generations, delivering timeless truths. With a mix of storytellers from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures from around the world, there is something for everyone.