Parlor Fest
Parlor fest
Story Parlor’s annual birthday celebration features an intimate three-day festival dedicated to the magic that happens when creativity and storytelling converge. Through a vibrant mix of workshops, panels, roundtables, and live performances, Parlor Fest invites creative minds of all kinds to explore ideas, share inspiration, and build community. Whether you're seeking fresh sparks of creativity, meaningful conversations, or simply a space to celebrate the power of story, join us for a weekend rooted in creative connection and momentum.
THE INAUGURAL 2025 PARLOR FEST
Weekend and Limited Single Day Passes Available
2025 PANELISTS AND PRESENTERS
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Welcome Mixer | 5:00-6:30pm
Led by Erin Hallagan ClareEntertainment | 7:00-9:00pm
The Campfireball presented by Cory Howard -
Morning Muse | 9:30-10:30am
Coffee & Creativity
Led by Heather Brown-Power
Sponsored by Cooperative Coffee Roasters
Workshop | 11:00am-12:30pm
Invoking the Muse
Led by R. Lyon Bergh
Lunch (not provided)
Parallel Play
Panel | 1:30-2:45pm
Working Through the Creative Middle
Featuring Missy Bell, Erin Hallagan Clare, Jacqui Castle, and Melvin Howell
Networking | 3:15-4:30pm
Artist Speed Dating: “Creative Allies”
Happy Hour | 5:00-6:30pm
Improv Lesson
Led by Speakeasy Improv
Entertainment | 7:00-9:00pm
What’s in the Box -
Morning Muse | 9:30-10:30am
Coffee & Creativity
Sponsored by Cooperative Coffee Roasters
Workshop | 11:00am-12:30pm
Completing Creative Work
Led by Alli Marshall
Lunch (not provided)
Parallel Play
Panel | 1:30-2:45pm
Putting Your Work Out There
Featuring Eli Cunningham (Asheville Community Theatre), Lockie Hunter (Wordplay, Juniper Bends), James Nave (Imaginative Storm Project), and Ricardo Tejeda (Show and Tale Creative)
Networking | 3:15-4:30pm
Roundtable: “Creative-preneurs”
Featuring Erin Hallagan Clare (“Iterate, Iterate, Iterate”), Shannah Game (“Money Muse”), Alli Marshall ("Leap Before You Look: Learning in the Process."), and Talya Reynolds (“The Creative Connection”)
Happy Hour | 5:00-6:30pm
Creative Trivia with Jacqui Castle
Featuring music by Juan HolladayEntertainment | 7:00-9:00pm
All Arts Open Mic
With Special Guest “The Duke of Who Knows Where”
General Admission $300
Early Bird $275 (through March 16)
Space is LIMITED to ensure an intimate experience. We recommend signing up early!
Refund and other policies can be found here.
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Limited single day passes available at $150.
Available until sold out!
Refund and other policies can be found here.
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Limited single day passes available at $150.
Available until sold out!
Refund and other policies can be found here.
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