Virginia Storyteller Wayne Jordan: Storytelling Highlights

Virginia storyteller Wayne Jordan performs across Southwest Virginia at festivals, schools, libraries, museums, and community events.

Festivals and Public Events

I regularly perform at festivals across Southwest Virginia, sharing original tales, folklore, and community stories.

Living Traditions Festival

At this vibrant festival, I joined six other tellers and told stories about weird Appalachian foods.

Wayne Jordan telling Applachian Tales

Historic Masonic Theater

I appeared alongside regional storytellers at Allegheny StoryFest, where families enjoyed a day of performances.

Wayne Jordan telling stories at the June Bug Center in Floyd, VA.

Blue Ridge Story Space

Monthly storytelling in Floyd, VA. My sets include original tall tales, personal stories, and Appalachian history pieces.

Historic Sites & Museums

These appearances highlight storytelling programs tailored to historical settings, museum visitors, and family audiences.

wayne jordan childrens storyteller

The Childrens Museum of Richmond

Telling traditional Fairy Tales at the Museums Storytelling Festival

Virginia Storyteller Wayne Jordan at the Reynolds Homestead

R.J. Reynolds Homestead and Museum

Fun, games, and storytelling at the Museum’s Christmas Festival for Martinsville area school children.

Holiday Storytelling with Wayne Jordan

My seasonal Appalachian Christmas programs blend tradition, humor, and regional history for audiences of all ages.

Christmas storytelling

The Rex Theater, Galax, VA

As part of Galax’s Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival, I told a reimagined version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, set in Appalachcia

Wayne Jordan at meadows of Dan, VA

Jane’s Country Cafe

Christmas storytelling in a cozy cafe in Meadows of Dan, VA

Recent Clips from Virginia Storyteller Wayne Jordan

Video Clip from “Cord Master of the Universe”

Audiogram Clip from “You Ate What, Now?”

Libraries & Community Center

I perform regularly for libraries, museums, children’s events, and community centers across Southwest Virginia. These programs often blend folktales, personal stories, and interactive elements tailored to families and community groups.

Galax Public Library, where I recently performed Three Knocks for the Holler Man as part of a Twin Counties Arts Council storytelling program.
Storytelling audiences bring a room to life, turning libraries and community spaces into places where shared stories bring smiles.

Let’s Have A Conversation

If you’re planning an event and wondering whether one of these programs would be a good fit, let’s talk.

Wayne Jordan Storyteller One-Sheet (PDF)

For event planners who need a quick overview and contact info, download this handy reference sheet.