Experience an ancient tradition that lives on in modern times.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for an underserved audience to engage with the voices of Appalachia through hearing stories and attending workshops that will enable them to develop a cultural intelligence through the arts of listening and speaking.
Mark your calendar!
The 11th annual Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival is coming!
April 4-5, 2025
in-person at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee, GA and online
Our featured tellers for the 2025 festival will be:
Click on their names below to learn more about them:
Tickets: To reserve your ticket to enjoy the festival in person or online, see https://2025GMSF.eventbrite.com. In-person general admission is at most $20 for one day or $35 for two days, and an online viewing ticket is at most $10. Please see the ticket website to learn about early-bird specials, discounts for senior citizens and military personnel, and free tickets for students and their teachers, individuals with low income, and individuals with disabilities.
Lodging: You can stay on-site for the festival! The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge is offering festival visitors a deeply discounted rate for reserving rooms early: $149/night + taxes & fees. Call 706-896-2262, ext. #1, by 2/4/2025 to take advantage of the GMSF2025 rate.
Volunteering: Did you know that the festival is entirely volunteer-run? We’d love to have you join the crew. Many jobs are available. Volunteers typically work a 2 to 4-hour shift and in return receive a snazzy t-shirt, a free two-day festival ticket, and the undying gratitude of the organizers. To learn more and to sign up, see https://forms.gle/gGRrrtAmXnJehUj56.
Stay tuned here for more information on the 2025 festival, and email us at info@gamountainstoryfest.org if you have questions in the meantime.
The 2025 Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival is funded in part by grants from the Georgia Council for the Arts and South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you to these grantors and to The Ridges for supporting us!
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival, Inc. values and celebrates the diversity of human voices, backgrounds, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity organization and do not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, volunteers, artists, audience members, vendors, and all other program participants.