Hampton Storytelling Festival Schedule

All programs are in Hampton, VA & are FREE.

Stories will be different at each site; feel free to come to as many programs as desired. 

Click on Show More below for the full schedule. 

Thursday, July 18, 2024

5:00 – 7:00pm

Hampton Storytelling Festival Reception, Woman's Club of Hampton, 171 Columbia Avenue  

Storytellers:  Andy Offutt Irwin, Janice “Jay” Johnson, Via Goode, Dylan Pritchett, Ray Christian, Valerie Davis, Sarah Brady

Friday, July 19, 2024

2:30 – 4:30 pm

Seniors Storytelling Program (55+), Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunning Dr. 

Storytellers:  Andy Offutt Irwin, Janice “Jay” Johnson, Via Goode, Dylan Pritchett, Ray Christian, Valerie Davis, Sarah Brady

Deaf Interpretation Provided

7:00 - 9:00

“Stories of Humor, Hope and Honor” (Adults – 8 years of age), First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 North King St. 

Storytellers:  Andy Offutt Irwin, Janice “Jay” Johnson, Via Goode, Dylan Pritchett, Ray Christian, Valerie Davis, Sarah Brady

Deaf Interpretation Provided

Saturday, July 20, 2024

10:00 - 11:30 am

"Ray's Story:  From Soldier to Scholar". VFW, 122 E. Mellen Street 

Storyteller:  Ray Christian

1:00 - 2:30 

StorySwap, Hampton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way

All ages welcome! Come and share a story (and get feedback if you wish) or come and listen (you just might tell a story yourself!)

3:00 - 4:30

Local Storyteller Showcase, Hampton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way.

Come and hear local Hampton Roads storytellers with a variety of tales sure to delight all ages. 

7:00 - 9:00 pm

“Stories of Humor, Hope and Honor” (Adults – 8 years of age), Hampton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way.  

Storytellers:  Andy Offutt Irwin, Janice “Jay” Johnson, Via Goode, Dylan Pritchett, Ray Christian, Valerie Davis, Sarah Brady

Deaf Interpretation Provided

Sunday, July 21, 2024

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Sacred Stories (Adults – 10 years of age), Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hamptoh Lane.  

Storytellers: Andy Offutt Irwin, Via Goode, Dylan Pritchett, Ray Christian, Valerie Davis, Sarah Brady

Deaf Interpretation Provided