Join us for fun stories, music, food, and springtime beauty, all to raise funds for Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA
This year, our Sounds of the Mountains festival brings the same joy and emotion, superb storytelling and comradery. But now there’s more!! To celebrate the 25th year of this amazing festival, there are SIX tellers and several new events. Read below to learn more about the early show, breakfast with the tellers, and the family stage!
Early Show
If you wish not to stay out late or just want more, this year will offer an additional storytelling set as an “Early Show”! Friday, April 17, 3:00-4:30pm will include short stories by all the 2026 festival tellers. Tickets available at the door or online.
Breakfast with the Tellers
Meet and mingle with the 2026 Sounds of the Mountains storytellers at this event! You will enjoy a delicious, buffet breakfast in Camp Bethel’s Ark Dining Hall while you mingle with the tellers and other festival fans. Tickets available online; no tickets will be available at the door.
Family Stage
Storytelling should be for everyone! This year, Camp Bethel’s Heritage Lodge will be the site of our second stage. This area will be family-friendly and will include stories geared toward children, a bounce house, face painting and more! Introduce your children to the art of storytelling! Family Stage ticket packages available online and at the door.
“House” Concert at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren
April 16, 2026, 7:00pm
Join three of our tellers for an early, house show at Cloverdale CoB (4708 Read Mountain Road, Cloverdale, VA 24077). No ticket required; donations accepted.
Friday, April 17, 2026
2:45pm: Doors open for Early Show. Food sales open.
3:00-4:30pm: Early Show Olio (all 6 tellers)
6:00pm: Doors Open. Food sales open.
6:45pm: Announcements
7:00-9:00pm: Evening Olio (all 6 tellers)
9:15 +/- pm: Campfire & S’mores with Tellers (weather permitting). The Campfire Circle is above the parking field. Attendees are welcome to share 5 minute stories. Bring a flashlight!
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:00am: Breakfast with the Tellers in Ark Dining Hall (access with advanced ticket purchase only, space is limited).
8:30am: Doors Open at Gym. Food sales open.
10:00am: Morning Showcase (3 tellers, 20 minute sets)
10:00am-4:00pm: Family Stage open. Storytelling, face painting, bounce house and other family oriented activities all day!
12:00pm: Lunch Break. Food sales open.
1:00pm: Afternoon Showcase 1 (3 tellers, 20 minute sets)
2:30pm: Afternoon Showcase 2 (3 tellers, 20 minute sets)
4:00pm: Afternoon Showcase 3 (3 tellers, 20 minute sets)
5:30pm: Dinner Break. Food sales open.
6:45pm: Announcements
7:00pm: Evening Olio (all 6 tellers)
9:00pm: Goodnight! Safe travels, and thank you for attending 2026 Sounds of the Mountains!