Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

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Arts & CultureLehi
Dates10–12 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat distinguishes the festival is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Timpanogos Storytelling Festival in Lehi

Each September, the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival brings nationally touring storytellers to Utah County for several days of ticketed concerts, family matinees, and workshops. Founded in 1991 by the nonprofit Timpanogos Storytelling Institute, the festival has grown into one of the longest-running storytelling events in the United States, now staged at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi with tented stages, evening concerts, and sessions built for both adults and children.

In 1991, a small group of Utah County residents who loved live storytelling founded the Timpanogos Storytelling Institute, hoping to give the oral tradition a permanent home in a state whose cultural calendar leaned heavily toward pageants, choir concerts, and outdoor recreation.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes the festival is its commitment to the oral tradition itself: no props, no slides, just performers holding an audience with voice, rhythm, and timing alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Evening concerts pair veteran tellers with newer voices in themed programs that range from ghost stories to personal memoir, while daytime sessions are pitched for school groups and families, with a dedicated area for younger children

03

The city starts moving

The festival also runs a Journey Program bringing storytellers into local schools before the main event, extending its reach beyond the festival grounds and reinforcing its mission of keeping the spoken-word tradition alive in the region

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival preserves the oral storytelling tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

an ancient form of performance without props or visual aids

The sacred route

Living ritual

and continues the practice of multigenerational ghost story and tall tale evening concerts alongside its schools outreach Journey Program

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

10–12 September 2026

Getting around

For Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, plan transport around the exact Lehi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, weather-layered clothing; September evenings in Lehi can be chilly, so a jacket or blanket is recommended for outdoor tent seating.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, stay near the part of Lehi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

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Lehi, UT

Nearest airportSLC — Salt Lake City
TransportFor Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, plan transport around the exact Lehi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, stay near the part of Lehi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Timpanogos Storytelling Festival?

Timpanogos Storytelling Festival is listed for 10–12 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Timpanogos Storytelling Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lehi, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lehi, UT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtimpfest.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates10–12 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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