The 39th Annual Florida Storytelling Festival is happening in Mount Dora this weekend

Storytelling performances and cncerts have returning to Mount Dora, with workshops. swaps. slam. networking, and fun.

Once upon a time there is a festival called the 39th annual Florida Storytelling Festival which is being held virtually and in-person at the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora from today, Thursday, January 26 until Sunday, January 29, 2023.

The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts, youthful voices and sense of community.

People come from across the state of Florida and beyond to explore and savor the art of storytelling in the oral tradition.

The featured storytellers at this years event are Alton Chung, Andy Hedges, Jessica Robinson, Robin Schulte, Mitchell O’Rear

American sign language interpreters will also be there to accompany the narrators at the four main events.

Those interested can purchase tickets to individual concerts and workshops or buy a variety of passes, tailored to youth, livestream and full event attendees.