On the banks of the Mississippi River...

You'll find one of our main stage tents overlooking the gorgeous Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. A picturesque location for a wonderful event you won't want to miss!

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Storytellers tell tales...

That can make you laugh and make you cry. It's the kind of entertainment you expect from an upscale theater setting, only at our  festival, you'll enjoy large shade trees, springtime weather and friendly crowds.

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A storytelling festival offers...

a little something for everyone. Bring a friend, your neighbor, a classmate, your teenager or your mother-in-law. They are all sure to enjoy the fun!

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Come see and hear...

renowned storytellers like Bil Lepp! These entertainers travel the globe, bringing quality entertainment to huge crowds.

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We can't wait...

to share the Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival with you! Volunteer staff members are to help answer your questions about the festival and the city of Cape Girardeau.

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Did you know...

that steps from the storytelling festival tents, you'll find wonderful attractions like the Mississippi River Tales mural, consisting of 24 panels covering nearly 18,000 square feet of the 15-foot high downtown Floodwall in Cape Girardeau. We think you'll find that mural, along with a variety of other murals scattered through town, have their own stories to tell!

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But, wait! There's more...

storytelling in the fall. Don't forget the annual Cape Girardeau Storytelling Festival Ghost Storytelling. A spooky mix of family-friendly and scary stories sure to kick start your October. Bring a blanket. We'll provide the perfect moonlit backdrop.

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