Welcome to Storytellers of San Diego

An affiliate of the National Storytelling Network. Link to NSN
 

Story Swap 39 39th Annual Southern California Story Swap Festival, April 26th, Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Vista, CA, 10:30am-4:30pm


Join with storytellers from across Southern California for an all-day celebration of storytelling hosted by Storytellers of San Diego and Black Storytellers of San Diego.
1600 Buena Vista Rd., Vista, CA, 92081

The day's events begin with the annual SAC (Storytelling Association of California) annual meeting at 9:00am (optional to participate)
On-site registration begins at 10:00 followed by the SAC Regional Gem Concert featuring John St. Clair at 10:30.

11:30 is the Festival "kick-off" with the "Small Group Story Swap,"  followed by all the traditional events: workshops, lunch, "Got a Minute Stories," and the closing concert with representatives of each SoCal storytelling group. $25 includes lunch,
 ADVANCED REGISTRATION PREFERRED

Complete Information and Registration Form available for download (Word Doc) for mail-in registration

Online registration: Google Form

On-site registration available with cash or check (Lunch choice not guaranteed)

Annual Membership Drive 2025

Join now, membership good until 12/31/25 Open to all storytellers and storytelling enthusiasts. Only $25

Pay by check:  payable to Storytellers of San Diego and mail to: Jim Dieckmann, 3406 Elliott St., San Diego 92106

Pay by PayPal direct link (PayPal account not required, use credit card)

Download membership form (contains benefits of membership, organization goals, and payment instructions)

Donate to help Storytellers of San Diego accomplish their mission  (PayPal or credit card) Link to Donate page

 Storytellers of San Diego is a 501 (C)3 nonprofit corporation. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent of current tax laws


storytelling Past performances of Storytellers of San Diego now available on YouTube

Link to Storytellers of San Diego YouTube channel with individual stories

Media reports for Storytellers of San Diego

Emily Interview with Emily Stamets in the Ramona Journal


San Diego Union article on Scottish Highland Games, " Tales and Legends of Scotland," with Storytellers of San Diego

Link to article

San Diego Union "One on One," interview with OJ Mozon Jr.

Link to article

The Storytellers of San Diego is a non-profit, public benefit corporation of storytellers and storytelling enthusiasts dedicated to promoting storytelling as an art form in the San Diego area

Goals:
  • To increase awareness of and appreciation for storytelling as an art form in a variety of settings: entertainment venues, educational institutions, health care facilities, community organizations, non-profit organizations and for profit businesses.
  • To provide opportunities for participation in storytelling for all children and adults, from beginners to professionals, through classes, workshops, story swaps, concerts and storytelling festivals.
  • To encourage the use of storytelling to bring together diverse populations in the community and promote cross-cultural understanding.
  • To serve as a source of information on the art of storytelling and storytelling events in the San Diego area. 
The Storytellers of San Diego has brought the art of storytelling to children and adults in San Diego County for over 40 years. We welcome all newcomers. Contact Marilyn McPhie

for more information on the organization.