Kearney Area Storytelling Festival

The mission of the Kearney Area Storytelling Festival is to preserve, celebrate, and perpetuate the art of storytelling and to nurture, develop, and sustain the local community of tellers and listeners.

The 2027 Festival is scheduled for February 2-6, 2027 with professional storytellers Sheila Arnold and Josh Goforth.

For over 30 years, The Kearney Area Storytelling Festival has brought professional storytellers to the Kearney Area.
Storytelling is an art that reaches across generations as our audiences are transported to new worlds. When the stories begin, you do not know to what magical places you may be taken. Squirmy preschoolers are mesmerized as new images are created in their minds and memories. Rekindled memories bring twinkles and perhaps some tears to the eyes of older adults. Pre-schoolers through senior citizens are enchanted and enthralled while the storytellers carry them along with their stories.
Thank you for supporting the Kearney Area Storytelling Festival. Your donation will help us continue our mission to sustain the tradition of the spoken word for the next generation.

Testimonials

"I have enjoyed listening to many wonderful professional storytellers at the Kearney Area Storytelling Festival over the years. It has also been my privilege to enjoy volunteering as a driver bringing these talented artists to area schools and other venues. What delightful times I have had spending the day with these extraordinarily talented people. The Kearney Area Storytelling Festival provides a unique opportunity for the Kearney area and has my enthusiastic support." Tom H.

"The Kearney Area Storytelling Festival brings Top-Notch tellers to our area every year. They never disappoint and their incredible talents are a joy to behold. The Kearney Area Storytelling Festival Board works diligently every year to share this tradition with the Kearney area community." Anonymous