Each year on Labor Day weekend, thousands of people from across the United States gather in Orem, Utah for the annual Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Centered in the custom-designed Mt. Timpanogos Park set in Provo Canyon, Timpanogos Storytelling Festival celebrates the best of performance, comedy, and music with the greatest tellers from throughout America and around the world. From National Public Radio contributors to award-winning authors, our storytellers recreate the craft of famed storytellers like Mark Twain, Garrison Keillor, and Will Rogers. With events throughout the day and into the evening, we have activities and adventures for every story fan.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Look Who’s Talking – This kick-off event is your chance to hear eight of this year’s storytellers in just one evening. Get reacquainted with old friends and discover new favorites. Look Who’s Talking is the perfect way to begin your Festival experience—and a guaranteed good time.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 7pm
Friday, September 2, 2011
Stories in the Park – Savor stories in the beauty of Provo Canyon with premier national performers on five stages. Enjoy live acoustic music, relish eclectic Utah restaurants on-site, and sample an array of entertainment.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 10am-5:30pm
Bedtime Stories – Get ready for sweet dreams and a perfect goodnight. Bring your youngest listeners or just a friendly smile to Mt. Timpanogos Park and you’re all sure to sleep tight. With a puppet pre-show, complimentary doughnuts, and our most magical stories, this evening is popular with anyone who wants a story before getting tucked in.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 6:30pm
My Favorite Stories – If you spent your life telling dozens of great stories, which would be your very favorite? Come spend the evening at SCERA Shell and join five fantastic storytellers as they reveal their own treasured tales.
Orem SCERA Shell, 8pm
Shivers in the Night – We’ll be up late at Mt. Timpanogos Park for an evening of creeps and crawls. Our spookiest stories are perfect for older kids and teens, an unforgettable date night, or anyone who likes a good shiver with their stories. Spend a night getting spooked under the stars.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 9pm
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Stories in the Park – Savor stories in the beauty of Provo Canyon with premier national performers on five stages. Enjoy live acoustic music, relish eclectic Utah restaurants on-site, and sample an array of entertainment.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 10am-5:30pm
Laughin’ Night – End your Festival experience at SCERA Shell and leave with a grin.
Orem SCERA Shell, 8pm
The Last Laugh – End your Festival experience at Mt. Timpanogos Park and leave with a grin.
Mt. Timpanogos Park, 8pm
| Ticket Type | Price | Order Online | ||
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| For group and corporate rates, please e-mail [email protected] or call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436. | ||||
Weekend PassThis pass includes daytime events, Look Who’s Talking, Bedtime Stories, My Favorite Stories, and The Last Laugh OR Laughin’ Night*. Tickets to Thursday workshops and Shivers in the Night are sold separately. *Due to the popularity of Laughin’ Night, this program has been expanded to Mt. Timpanogos Park under the name, The Last Laugh. When buying a weekend pass, you will need to select which of these Saturday evening programs you wish to attend. |
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| Adult, ages 13 and older | $40 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Senior Citizen, over 65 | $35 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Child, ages 12 and under | $25 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Family Pass, 6 tickets (same household) | $120 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Additional Family Members, available only when purchasing a Family Pass | $20 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Complimentary “Look Who’s Talking!” Ticket For each Family, Senior Citizen, or Adult Pass sold, you will receive one free ticket to Thursday night’s Look Who’s Talking! We hope you will use it to bring a friend who’s never been to the Festival before and spread the word about storytelling. |
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| Ticket Type | Price | Order Online | ||
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| For group and corporate rates, please e-mail [email protected] or call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436. | ||||
Daytime Only TicketsGood from 9:30am to 5:30pm. These tickets do NOT include any evening concerts or events. |
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| Friday Adult, ages 13 and older | $20 | Buy Ticket Online |
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| Friday Child, ages 3-12 | $15 | Buy Ticket Online |
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| Saturday Adult, ages 13 and older | $20 | Buy Ticket Online |
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| Saturday Child, ages 3-12 | $15 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Ticket Type | Price | Order Online |
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| The Last Laugh, Mt. Timpanogos Park Saturday, 8:00 p.m. (Pre-Show begins at 7:00) |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| For group and corporate rates, please e-mail [email protected] or call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436. | ||
Evening Only Tickets |
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| Look Who’s Talking, Mt. Timpanogos Park Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (Pre-Show begins at 5:30) |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| Bedtime Stories, Mt. Timpanogos Park Friday, 6:30 p.m. (Pre-Show begins at 5:45) |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| My Favorite Stories, SCERA Shell Friday, 8:00 p.m. (Pre-Show begins at 7:00) |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| Shivers in the Night, Mt. Timpanogos Park Friday, 9:00 p.m. |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| Laughin’ Night, SCERA Shell Saturday, 8:00 p.m. (Pre-Show begins at 7:00) |
$8 | Buy Ticket Online |
| Ticket Type | Price | Order Online | ||
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| For group rates and corporate sales, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436. | ||||
Storytelling WorkshopsThursday, September 1, at the Orem Public Library. Choose one morning and/or one afternoon session. |
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| Corinne Stavish AM Workshop, 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon |
$45 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Milbre Burch AM Workshop, 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon |
$45 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Box Lunch, Pre-order a Regular or Vegetarian meal to enjoy between workshops. | $8 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Antonio Rocha PM Workshop, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | $45 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
| Kevin Kling PM Workshop, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
$45 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
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Brigham Young University 514R, Elementary/Secondary Ed. (1 Credit) Click here for a complete description and registration form |
$30 | Buy Ticket Online | ||
Other Information
- Please no toddlers or babes in arms. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Daytime temperatures are typically 80° F and above.
- SCERA Shell has lawn and complimentary chair seating. Evenings can be cool. Bring a jacket or blanket.
- Festival events at Mt. Timpanogos Park will not be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
- If it looks like brief or light rain during evening events at the SCERA outdoor amphitheater, please bring a poncho.
- All tickets ordered online or by phone after Wednesday, August 24th, will be held at will-call.
- For more information, or if you have questions, please call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436 or e-mail [email protected].
For group and corporate rates, please e-mail [email protected] or call the Orem Library at 801-229-7436.
