Special Events

Story Labs 2026

Dates:

  • January 8th
  • February 16th
  • March 17th
6:30 PM – Midland College Carrasco Room
3600 N. Garfield Street

Black History Tribute: WE WILL GO ON

Join us for this celebration at the historic Museum of the Southwest featuring stories presented in 3 artistic expressions.

  • Storytelling by Master Teller Paul D. Best (Philadelphia, PA)

  • West Texas Chapter Gospel Choir

  • and more…

Upcoming Events

On Your Time – Content has been created for all grade levels on the Midland Storytelling Festival YouTube Channel 
     Laura Pershin Raynor and Willy Claflin (K-3)
     Antonio Rocha, Barbara McBride-Smith and Donald Davis (4-6)
     Charlotte Blake Alston, Mary Hamilton and Bil Lepp (7-12)
Satellite programs for charter and private schools per pre-scheduled arrangements.  (Contact us for information at midlandstorytellingfestival@gmail.com)
7-9 PM CST LIVE from Bush Convention Center – FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Don’t miss this special night of fun for young and old and everybody in between featuring our Youth Tellers and all of our artists.

Festival Day Performance – Saturday, December 6th

10 AM CST and 11:15 AM CST (Bush Convention Center)
In-person programs offering a real festival experience with stories taking place for children and adults simultaneously.
5:45 PM CST Carols & Cocoa (Bush Convention Center Lobby)
7 PM CST (Bush Convention Center)
The Festival Finale featuring all of our tellers.

Upcoming Events

Join us on the campus of Midland College in the Carrasco Room for some stories and intergenerational discussions. The line-up of tellers will be forthcoming soon!