Story Space (online)
Adam headlines a lineup of tellers as StorySpace continues its 34 year tradition of Tuesday night storytelling. Full details about this online program are available here: https://www.storyspace.org/Home.asp
Cacapon State Park (WV)
Adam will tell stories in the Washington/Fairfax room. To celebrate the centenary of the “big bang of country music,” Adam will tell his original story Ashton and possible other stories. For details, visit https://wvstateparks.com/event/professional-storyteller-adam-booth-cacapon-resort-state-park/
Speak presents Adam Booth (WV & online)
Speak presents Adam Booth. Adam will present an array of stories old and new. Join us at the Marinoff Theater in Shepherdstown or online. More details are available at https://www.speakstoryseries.com/ .
Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (UT & online)
Adam returns to beautiful Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah as a featured artists for this year’s Timpanogos Storytelling Festival lineup. There is no other event like it! For full details, visit https://timpfest.org/
Beaver Tales (PA)
Adam joins Laura Packer, Elizabeth Rose, and Sarah Brady for a celebration of storytelling in Beaver, PA. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/beaver-gazebo/beaver-tales-storytelling-event/27313019458361254/
Appalachian Festival at Frostburg State (MD)
Adam joins a lineup of storytellers from the West Virginia Storytelling Guild as they present stories through the festival afternoon every half hour. Join us in Frostburg, MD this Autumn to enjoy one of the great Appalachian festivals. For more details, visit https://www.frostburg.edu/annual-events/afestival/
Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival (IA)
Adam joins Kim Weitkamp as headliners for the Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival. This event includes a special presentation of his story The Heron’s Journey. For more details and schedule, visit https://tellersbridge.org/cr-storytelling-festival and https://www.facebook.com/p/Cedar-Rapids-Storytelling-Festival-61579610357008/
National Storytelling Festival (TN)
Adam returns to Jonesborough as an emcee for the 53rd Annual National Storytelling Festival. For more details, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/main/
Athens Storytelling Festival (AL)
Adam joins Josh Goforth, Bil Lepp, and Donald Davis as the featured storytellers for the 20th Athens Storytelling Festival. For more details, visit https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/
Mars Hill University (NC)
Adam will share a program of seasonally spooky stories on the campus of Mars Hill University. Check back for a link to more details.
John C. Campbell Folk School (NC)
Adam returns to the John C. Campbell Folk School to teach a course in Appalachian Spooky Stories. Click here for details and registration.
Afro-lachian Christmas with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth (WV)
Shepherdstown, WV: Celebrate the season with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth as they blend songs, ballads, and stories from Appalachian and African-American traditions. This lively program will warm hearts, spark memories, and highlight shared cultural connections. Sing along, laugh, and be inspired to spread the joy! Ticket sales will be available later in the year.
Afro-lachian Christmas with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth (VA)
Hampton, VA: Celebrate the season with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth as they blend songs, ballads, and stories from Appalachian and African-American traditions. This lively program will warm hearts, spark memories, and highlight shared cultural connections. Sing along, laugh, and be inspired to spread the joy! Ticket sales will be available later in the year.
Afro-lachian Christmas with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth (TN)
Jonesborough, TN: Celebrate the season with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth as they blend songs, ballads, and stories from Appalachian and African-American traditions. This lively program will warm hearts, spark memories, and highlight shared cultural connections. Sing along, laugh, and be inspired to spread the joy! Ticket information is available here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-sl-holiday-183/
Afro-lachian Christmas with Sheila Arnold & Adam Booth (TN)
Jonesborough, TN: Celebrate the season with Sheila Arnold and Adam Booth as they blend songs, ballads, and stories from Appalachian and African-American traditions. This lively program will warm hearts, spark memories, and highlight shared cultural connections. Sing along, laugh, and be inspired to spread the joy! Ticket information is available here: https://store.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-sl-holiday-183/
A Christmas Carol with Winchester Musica Viva (VA)
Winchester, Virginia: Adam joins Winchester Musica Viva for two more performances of Benedict Sheehan’s musical setting of the Dickens classic. For more details, visit https://www.winchestermusicaviva.org/
A Christmas Carol with Winchester Musica Viva (VA)
Winchester, Virginia: Adam joins Winchester Musica Viva for two more performances of Benedict Sheehan’s musical setting of the Dickens classic. For more details, visit https://www.winchestermusicaviva.org/
Storytelling in Taiwan
Adam will be telling stories and teaching storytelling through the week in Taiwan.
National Storytelling Conference (TX)
Adam will give a special concert of his original story Mr. Patches at the National Storytelling Conference. TO learn more about the Conference, visit https://storynet.org/events/conference/ . To learn more about the story, visit https://www.adam-booth.com/appalachian-20th-century-series .
International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! He will present a matinee concert each day from Tuesday through Thursday. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! He will present a matinee concert each day from Tuesday through Thursday. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
Evening Concert at the International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! On Thursday he will present a special evening program. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! He will present a matinee concert each day from Tuesday through Thursday. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! He will present a matinee concert each day from Tuesday through Thursday. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
International Storytelling Center: Storytelling Live! (TN)
Adam returns to the ISC for his fifth residency as part of Storytelling Live! He will present a matinee concert each day from Tuesday through Thursday. For details and tickets, visit https://www.storytellingcenter.net/storytelling-live-main/
Governor's School for the Arts (Private)
Adam returns to the West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts as a featured alumnus. This storytelling program is not open to the public.
Black Mountain Library (NC)
Adam will visit the Black Mountain Library to give a program of stories in the afternoon!
South Buncombe Library (NC)
Adam will visit the South Buncombe Library to give a program of stories. Noon is a placeholder; the accurate time will be updated closer to the event.
Weaverville Community Center
Adam will visit the Weaverville Community Center to give a performance of Mr. Patches at 7:00PM. Free and open to the public! Click here to learn more about the event.
West Virginia Student Leadership Conference (Private)
This is a private event and is not open to outside attendees.
Story Fest 2026: Buried Treasures (SC)
Adam heads to Charleston, SC for Story Fest 2026: Buried Treasures. For more details and event times/locations, visit https://www.facebook.com/charlestonuu/posts/story-fest-2026-buried-treasures-featuring-professional-storyteller-adam-booth-i/1370846795075960/
Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival
Adam joins a lineup of international storytellers to present a variety of programming around Winnipeg, including The Heron’s Journey on Thursday night. For more details, visit https://umanitoba.ca/st-pauls-college/mauro-institute-peace-justice/winnipeg-international-storytelling-festival-0
SC: Stone Soup Storytelling Festival in Woodruff
Adam joins Donna Washington, Papa Joe Gaudet, Misty Mator, and Liz Pardue at the official storytelling festival of South Carolina. Visit https://www.stonesoupsc.org/blank for more details.
SC: Greenville County Schools
This is a private school event and is not open to the public.
WV: The River House
Adam returns to a favorite venue: The River House! Join him and opener Isabella Newman at 6:00. Information here: https://www.theriverhousewv.org/events/ab0418
ETSU Appalachian Folk Festival
Adam joins Amythyst Kiah as headliners for this FREE event! Full details are here: https://www.etsu.edu/sga/mountain_made_appalachian_folk_festival.php
VA: Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon
Adam will share The Heron’s Journey at Virginia Highlands Community College. More details, including time, location, and ticketing information, will become available at a later time. Please note: noon is a placeholder and not the actual time of the event.
VA: House Concert in Charlottesville
Adam will give a private house concert. Please email adam@adam-booth.com if you are interested in attending.
VA: Celebration of Tales in Charlottesville
Adam joins Charmaine Crowell-White, Rob Craighurst, Stan Trent, James Bryant, and Sue Berres & Ruth Goldeen for the 4th Annual Celebration of Tales Storytelling Festival. Visit https://celebrationoftales.com/ for more details.
IN: Storytelling Arts of Indiana in Indianapolis
Adam will present The Heron’s Journey at the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center for Storytelling Arts of Indiana. Visit https://storytellingarts.org/event/the-herons-journey-featuring-adam-booth/ for details and tickets.
UT: Weber State Storytelling Festival in Ogden
Adam joins Antonio Rocha, Kim Weitkamp, and Valentina Ortiz to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Weber State Storytelling Festival. Visit https://www.weber.edu/storytelling/ for schedule and full details.
WV: Berkeley County Schools
This storytelling program is a private event and not open to the public.
MI: The Ark Storytelling Festival in Ann Arbor
Adam joins Jennifer Otto for a Family Program at the 39th Annual Ark Storytelling Festival. Visit https://theark.org/event/the-arks-39th-annual-storytelling-festival-family-show/ for more details and tickets.
MI: The Ark Storytelling Festival in Ann Arbor
Adam joins Jen Munro, Steve Daut, and Barbara Schutzgruber at the 39th Annual Ark Storytelling Festival. Visit https://theark.org/event/the-arks-39th-annual-storytelling-festival/ for more details and tickets.