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Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival returns for in-person performances June 3-4

The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, featuring three nationally renowned storytellers, is back with in-person performances June 3 and 4.

This popular annual event will return live at the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge.

All tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite or the Ferrell Shop (cash or check only) in Oak Ridge.

Tickets for individual performances and events are available.

The three-day event will feature storytellers Sheila Arnold, Bil Lepp and Kim Weitkamp.

Two special events have been added to the weekend: a writing workshop by Bil Lepp, Thursday, June 2; and a special tour of Oak Ridge by Oak Ridge historian Ray Smith on Friday, June 3.

Friday evening tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

During the three shows on Saturday, June 4, the storytellers will share different stories for each performance.

The morning family show, from 10 a.m.-noon, will offer tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for school-age children. The afternoon show is from 2-5 p.m. and the evening show is from 7-10 p.m.

Tickets for the afternoon and evening performances are $25 for each.

For groups of 10 or more, tickets will be $20 each for the afternoon or evening performances.