⏷ This year's edition has passed — the next one is typically the first weekend of October 2027. See what's on this week.

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Heritage & History

National Storytelling Festival

The world-famous festival that put Jonesborough on the map — master storytellers from around the globe spin tales under big tents across the historic downtown. The 53rd annual, first weekend of October (Oct 2–4, 2026). Ticketed.

Every year

National Storytelling Festival returns every year, typically the first weekend of October.

Past editions we know of:

October 2–4, 2026

More of the every-year fixtures on the Jonesborough page.