Celebrate the art of storytelling at the Denton Civic Center! Enjoy personal stories, folktales, poetry slams, kids’ activities, music, and more from nationally renowned storytellers. Don’t miss workshops, master classes, and family fun. Some events are free—check the full schedule and grab your tickets now!
Festival Location
Denton Civic Center
321 E. McKinney Street
Denton, TX
*Service animals only, no pets.
Some concerts, workshops, and events will be held at:
Emily Fowler Library
502 Oakland Street
Denton, TX (across the parking lot from the Denton Woman’s Club)
Denton Woman’s Club
610 Oakland Street
Denton, TX (across the parking lot from the Emily Fowler Library)
Parking is free at all locations
Festival Tickets
A weekend pass includes:
• 30 storytellers
• 4 storytelling concerts with the featured tellers
• 8 storytelling events (Ghost Tales, Liars Contest, …)
• 3 story swaps
• 1 story slam
• 1 poetry slam
• 11 workshops
• 3 music concerts
• 4 youth activities
• 26 hours of storytelling
Full Festival Tickets
General Admission: $100.00 or $135.00 after February 26, 2025
Tejas Storytelling Association Members ($35): $65.00 or $100.00 after February 26, 2025
Tip: Become a TSA member and get discounted festival passes for up to three friends. Register before February 26.
Options
- Single Event or Workshop Tickets: $15 at the door
- One-day Tickets, either Friday or Saturday: $60
- Talespinner Dinner Tickets $30
- Master Class $50 (additional – not included Full Festival ticket)
Purchase
- Early Bird Deadline: February 26, 2025
- Online: https://tsa23.wildapricot.org/event-5946037
- Check: Download Registration Form and mail.
- Paper: To have a ticket purchase form mailed or faxed to you contact TSA at 940-380-9320 or email tsa@tejasstorytelling.com
Refunds: There will be no refunds after March 2, 2024
Thursday, March 6
Ghost Stories at 7:00 pm (ASL interpreters)
Friday, March 7
Family Storytime 10:30 am (Fowler Library)
Saturday, March 8
Family Storytelling at 9:00 am (Civic Center)
Poetry Slam at 9:45 am (Woman’s Building)
Story Slam at 12:30 pm (Woman’s Building)
Sunday, March 9
Sacred Tales at 9:30 am (ASL interpreters)
Youth Activities:
Youth activities are free for children. Parents who accompany youth may attend youth activities at no cost but must buy tickets to attend other festival concerts or workshops.
