The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival was held last weekend, September 1-3. It takes place Labor Day weekend in Orem, Utah at the City's Mount Timpanogos Park. This year was the 22nd Anniversary of the Festival and it's the largest storytelling festival in the West. Sheri (4th attendant) and I were there to join in the fun.
We were able to meet and talk with a lot of school age children who attended. We actually ran into Sheri's younger brother who was there with his school.
Stella Welch, former Orem Mayor, is a big fan of the Festival.
Meeting little princesses is one of my favorite parts of being Miss Orem.
One of the events at the Festival is learning how to throw pottery. I've never done that before. It was a lot of fun.
Here we are with my good friend Jackie Williamson. On top of volunteering her time in the community, she is an amazingly creative cook and decorator. Check out her blog PurpleChocolatHome.blogspot.com. 
The Storytelling Festival has great visitors. They estimate 40,000 attendees this year. Wow!
I thought the floral decorations at the lunch tables added a touch of class.
Mingling with the crowds were medieval entertainers like this talented juggler.
He is actually throwing knives here.
You can always count on Orem's police to keep every event safe and secure and just be there to help when needed.
Signing autographs is always fun.
Lunch time!
The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival is amazing. I didn't take any pictures of all the talented and mesmerizing tellers. The Festival has tents and tents of Storytellers going on all throughout the day. The stories are fantastic. If you haven't ever been to the Festival put it on your calendar now for Labor Day weekend 2012. Love, Hannah Harkness
Miss Orem 2011
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