The Golden Thread - story telling festival

Spend an unforgettable afternoon and evening with storytellers who know how to spark laughter, stir the imagination, and reveal the experiences that connect us all.

Learn the craft, put your name in the hat, compete for the Golden Shovel, or simply enjoy a remarkable lineup of live storytelling.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

3:00–4:15 PM · STORYTELLING WORKSHOP · Led by Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke

Discover how to transform an experience into a compelling story. Perfect for beginners; no previous experience is necessary.

4:30–5:15 PM · OPEN TELLING · Emceed by John Aubert

Put your name in the hat for a chance to take the stage. Selected storytellers will have up to five minutes at the microphone.

5:30–6:30 PM · LIAR’S CONTEST · Emceed by Ed Lewis

Truth is optional—but entertainment is essential. Contestants will have up to seven minutes to spin an outrageous tale. The audience will select the winner of the coveted Golden Shovel Trophy.

6:30–7:15 PM · SNACK BREAK

Enjoy light refreshments and conversation before the featured performance.

7:15–9:00 PM · FEATURED TELLERS · Emceed by Mark Berry

Five featured acts take the stage, each with up to 15 minutes to share a carefully crafted tale filled with humor, heart, discovery, and surprise.

FEATURED LINEUP

Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford — Tandem storytelling
Ed Lewis · Gloria Jones · Manuel Camacho · John Aubert

TICKETS

$25 ONLINE · $30 AT THE DOOR

One ticket provides admission to all or any part of the festival.

Come to listen. Come to laugh. Come with a story of your own.

A Placer Community Theater production