Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new telephone number for the Storytelling Festival of Carolina and the Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast?
The new number is 910.277.3599

What is the address of the John Blue House?
The address is 13040 X-Way Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352. If you set your GPS by coordinates, it is 34º 45' 27.08"N 79º 29' 55.07"W.

What are the festival hours?
The Hours are: Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Storytelling sessions are 1 hour in both tents with a 30 minute break between sessions.
On Sunday the first session is at 11:00 am in the Highland Tent only. After a 1 hour break, there will be a session in both tents
from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm followed by a closing session in the Highland Tent only from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
There could be some minor changes to this schedule as festival time approaches so check back later.

What's Happening on Friday April 24th?
Friday during the day is reserved for school children on storytelling field trips. On Friday night, there will be an olio program
with all of our featured and regional tellers. This olio will be held at The Storytelling Arts Center, 131 S. Main St. in Laurinburg.
The olio will be free to weekend ticket holders. For all others, tickets to the olio and to the other festival events will be available
at the door. This will be a good opportunity to preview the tellers and pick out your favorites for the Saturday and Sunday performances
at the John Blue House.

Are pets allowed on the festival grounds?
The only animals allowed on the festival grounds are service animals required by persons with disabilities or health issues. There are no exceptions.

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