Афинский фестиваль рассказов 2026
The 20th Annual Athens Storytelling Festival (Oct 22‑24 2026) showcases a multi‑day program of live storytelling, workshops, and community tours on the Athens State University campus. Flagship performances feature nationally‑renowned storytellers Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy, Bil Lepp, and Andy Offutt Irwin, presented on a single stage for a unified audience experience. A free family‑friendly walking tour of historic campus buildings highlights local ghost stories. Professional development is offered through an Educators’ Workshop led by Donald Davis (Oct 20 2025) for teachers and education students. Additional events include Tim Lowry’s rendition of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” (Dec 14 2025), Sundown Stories at Isom’s Orchard (Sept 25 2025), and various regional storytellers at community venues. The festival blends performance art, educational outreach, and local heritage, encouraging participants to record and share their own stories.