Upcoming Sandbar Storytelling Festival Events
October 8-12
Saint Mary’s Univerity & various locations in Winona
sandbarstorytellingfestival.org
Sandbar Storytelling Festival plans full lineup of events
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival, set to present its third fall lineup of storytellers Oct. 11-12 at Saint Mary’s University, features five nationally and internationally recognized storytellers including Paul Strickland, Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, Sheila Arnold, Len Cabral and Mo Reynolds.
The festival continues to feature a full slate of storytelling events by national and internationally known storytellers that are guaranteed to make you laugh, learn, and celebrate our shared humanity. Local food trucks and musicians are also featured throughout the weekend.
The purpose of the festival is to present storytelling performances that celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences and to promote the art of storytelling for all ages. Founding Artistic Director Taff Roberts reminds us that “through story-telling, we share our identities, and by active listening, we engage with people who are different than us.” In addition to the public events, storytellers will also perform in area schools and universities.
The third annual Sandbar Storytelling Festival schedule kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 8, and includes:
Tuesday, Oct. 8
8 p.m., “Tales and Ales” with Paul Strickland at Two Fathoms Brewery
Thursday, Oct. 10
9 p.m., “Furious” with Emily Fury Daly at No Name Bar
Friday, Oct. 11, Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University
1:00-4:30 p.m., Sheila Arnold, Mo Reynolds, Paul Strickland, Len Cabral, and Carolina Quiroga-Stultz (return appearance from SSF22)
4:30 p.m., Dinner (food trucks by the tent)
5:30-6:30 p.m., Music featuring Opposable Thumbs
7 p.m., “Ghost Stories” with Sheila Arnold, Mo Reynolds, Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, Paul Strickland, and Len Cabral
Saturday, Oct. 12, Page Theatre
9:30-11:15 a.m., Storytelling for All-Ages, focusing on family fun, with Sheila Arnold, Len Cabral, Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, and the music of Calle Sur ($1/person, made possible by WNB Financial)
11:30 a.m., Lunch (food trucks, kids’ activities, and music by Calle Sur in the outdoor tent)
1-4:30 p.m., Len Cabral, Mo Reynolds, Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, Sheila Arnold, and Paul Strickland
4:30 p.m., Dinner (food trucks by the tent)
5 p.m., Little Warriors Drumline, outdoor tent area
5:30-6:30 p.m., Music featuring Calle Sur
7 p.m., The 2024 Storytellers with Paul Strickland, Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, Len Cabral, Mo Reynolds, and Sheila Arnold
General Admission options include:
- Friday Afternoon Ticket (5 sessions) $35
- Friday Night Ticket (music and storytelling) $25
- Friday Full-Day Pass – includes Friday afternoon and evening $50
- Storytelling for All Ages Ticket $1 (made possible by WNB Financial) and is included with a Saturday Day-Pass or Two-Day Festival Pass
- Saturday Afternoon Ticket (5 sessions) $45
- Saturday Night Ticket (music and storytelling) $25
- Saturday Full-Day Pass – includes Saturday morning, afternoon, evening $60
- Two-Day Festival Pass – includes all daytime and evening sessions for two days $100
Students ages 11 – 18, or with a valid College ID, will receive 50% off admission, excluding “Storytelling for All Ages.”
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is sponsored by SEMAC. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
For a full list of festival events, as well as the link to purchase tickets and passes, go to www.sandbarstorytellingfestival.org. For more information, email sandbarwinona@gmail.com or call 507-703-6001.
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.