​Awards

• Cash prizes:

  • 1st place $75

  • 2nd place $50

  • 3rd place $25

• 1st place winner will also have the opportunity to tell the winning story in our Saturday evening session - rubbing shoulders with professional storytellers!

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​Eligibility

• Professionals and amateurs are welcome.  Don't be shy.  Remember the pros were once amateurs themselves.

• There is no age restriction.  However, contestants will be chosen from those who complete the entire registration process below.

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Registration

• Contestants must register ahead of time.  Registration is free and must include the following:

  • Either

    • an outline of your story, or​ 

    • a link to a video or audio clip of part of your story.

  • First and last name

  • Age, if under 18 years old

  • Phone#

  • Email address ​

• Send the above information using the the registration box below.

• Registrations are due by 11:59pm the Sunday before the festival.

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Guidelines & Tips

• Tall Tales (stories) will be limited to 8 minutes each.

• The decision of the judges will be final.

• Family-friendly is a must! 

• Keep it light-hearted (don't be mean-spirited).

• A Tall Tale's aim is not to deceive, but to begin with the plausible and progress to the utterly and ridiculously hysterical.

• Tell us your story (don't tell us "about" your story).

• For some great tips from the Kentucky Storytelling Association, click here.