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2026 Stone Soup Storytelling Festival

The official storytelling festival of SC- a small, sweet, little outstanding festival in SC with a focus on sharing stories and experiences, bringing everyone together for everyone.  

Join us for some captivating fun and idyllic experiences in Woodruff, the little jewel of southern Spartanburg County.

SCHEDULE & TICKETS

2026 Featured Tellers

The 2026 Feature Tellers are the kind of performers who don’t just tell stories—they ignite them. They guide us into forgotten histories, illuminate cultural traditions, stir the imagination, and remind us that stories nourish the soul just as surely as Stone Soup’s legendary pot nourished an entire village.
Their performances are the heartbeat of the festival.
And soon, you’ll get to meet them.

Featured Teller

ADAM BOOTH
 

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Featured Teller

DONNA WASHINGTON
 

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Featured Teller

PAPA JOE GAUDET
 

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Featured Teller

MISTY MATOR
 

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Featured Teller

LIZ PARDUE
 

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The Stone Soup Storytelling Festival is wonderful. I was excited to be chosen to participate in the Linda Goodman's New Voices contest and coming as one of the first place tellers was just icing on the cake. Everyone enjoys not only the stories but the gathering together. I recommend if you're curious about the festival just buy a ticket and go!

Naomi F.

Selection into Stone Soup Storytelling Festival’s New Voices was one of the most validating experiences of my career thus far. Any time doubt rears its ugly voice in my head, I remember that I was a New Voice – I know I’m on the right path.
 

Misty M.

Nothing connects people faster than hearing each other’s stories, and we need that connection now more than ever given the fragmentation and social divisions that mark so many communities across the country. Through sharing our stories and listening to the stories of others, we can bring about much-needed healing.

Amanda

SCHEDULE

COMING SOON!

Upcoming Events

  • The Lunch Bunch with Stories
    The Lunch Bunch with Stories
    5 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 24
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134
    Apr 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    The Food Truck will be out back with delicious choices. Enjoy lunch, music, and a wait for the train to go by- Toot-toot! Meander through the the Stone Soup kitchen into the Listening Room to enjoy a welcome from Lance Smith and tales from Adam Booth and Liz Z Pardue. Bang! We're off....
  • Fairy Tales & Variations-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Fairy Tales & Variations-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    5 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:45 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Do you know the story of Stone Soup? Emcee Lona Bartlett will kick these Tales off with her version of Stone Soup. Tellers Donna Washington & Misty Mator will take it from there!
  • Folk Tales-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Folk Tales-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    5 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 3:55 PM – 5:00 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    MC Lance Smith will lead the stories with tellers Papa Joe Gaudet & Adam Booth. You never know what you will hear.
  • Ghost Stories-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Ghost Stories-Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    5 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 5:10 PM – 6:30 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Ghost Stories, our favorites! Walt Belcher introduces two great ghostly storytellers. Donna Washington renowned for her animated performances of ghost stories and "scary" folktales. Followed by Liz Z Pardue for an exploration of the macabre and delightfully peculiar stories that Keep NC Weird.
  • Super Spud Supper & Open Mic- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Super Spud Supper & Open Mic- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    5 days to the event
    Fri, Apr 24
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Make yourself a Jacket Potato with all the toppings! Get ready for Poet Liz Love, Board Member and Aussie Storyteller Sue Lawrie and Featured storyteller Misty Mator followed by Open Mic.
  • Personal Stories- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Personal Stories- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    6 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    What is a Personal Story...An Autobiography...An Adventure...A Confession...A Documentary...Or a phenomenology? Maybe tellers Misty Mator & Liz Z. Pardue will let you know.
  • Comedy- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Comedy- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    6 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Are you looking for something to make you laugh? Something to amuse you? Something to make you smile? Tellers Donna Washington & Adam Booth are here today.
  • New Voices- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    New Voices- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    6 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Lona Bartlett will hold the Bowl of Destiny for the New Voices. Who will be a 2027 Featured Teller?
  • Liars Contest- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Liars Contest- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    6 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Who will be the best liar in the room? You might have to listen to these folks with just a pinch of salt!
  • Finale! With a Smile- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Finale! With a Smile- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    6 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Smile! That's what we want. Tellers Liz Z. Pardue, Donna Washington, Misty Mator & Adam Booth will round out their gigs with smiles and memories to carry you home and Papa Joe will too!
  • “No Los Nachos De Tu Madre” Nacho Supper& Stone Soup After Hours- Stone Soup Festival 2026
    “No Los Nachos De Tu Madre” Nacho Supper& Stone Soup After Hours- Stone Soup Festival 2026
    Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    Not your mother's nachos! Nacho Supper and old '60s Coffee House entertainment with Liz Love, Papa Joe, and Dan Hazard.
  • Happy Tales To You Brunch- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    Happy Tales To You Brunch- Stone Soup Storytelling Festival 2026
    7 days to the event
    Sun, Apr 26
    Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Stone Soup at MUSE 134, 134 S Main St, Woodruff, SC 29388, USA
    A good ol' southern send off- Hugs and Brunch. Share some happiness with us. Happy Tales To You and Safe Travels~ Stone Soup Festival Committee
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