About us
Campfire Tales is Portland’s live storytelling community—true stories, real people, and actual community!
We host in-person events across the city (and the woods!) where folks gather for meaningful, hilarious, and heartfelt personal storytelling. Some tell, some listen—but everyone leaves changed.
🎤 Want to tell a story? Hear one? Meet great people?
Join us!
This Meetup group is just one place to RSVP, but our main hub is [CampfireTales.org](www.campfiretales.org). That’s where we post:
- Upcoming events + tickets
- Story submission calls
- Memberships, workshops, and more
📝 Join our email list at CampfireTales.org to get early access, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes campfire magic.
We’re not just another Meetup group—we’re building a storytelling movement. Come see what it feels like.
We host in-person monthly events where personal stories are told live to the audience. You can participate as either a storyteller or an audience member. (Storytellers must register in advance.)
Audience members are encouraged to share feedback with storytellers and everyone is invited to a post-show social hour after the stories are over.
We build community through personal interaction, conversation, and unique storytelling events where everyone is invited.
Learn more about our community at www.campfiretales.org.
Upcoming events
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- $12.00
Campfire Tales: Vancouvers Community-Driven Story Stage
The ARTS Centered, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, US“I started Campfire Tales because I have debilitating stage fright and I needed a stage anyway. Stubborn, I know.”
Campfire Tales is a different kind of community. We’ve made some incredible connections in Portland, and now we’re coming to the ’Couve!
We host everyone from vetted storytellers delivering masterclass stories to trembling first-timers sharing for the very first time. At our campfire, there is no “right” way to tell a story. Notes are allowed, nerves are welcome, and the stage lights up with incredible stories every single time.### How it works:
- The Stories: Personal, “mostly true,” and 5–7 minutes long.
- The Tellers: A wide range of personal storytellers from both sides of the river.
- The Hot Seat: Want to tell your own story? Audience members can drop their names in the hat for a spontaneous storytelling slot. Completely optional!
- The Conversation: We provide materials for the audience to write notes to the storytellers. We want every person who braves the mic to leave feeling seen and encouraged.
Whether you’re putting your name in the hat or just coming to listen, we can’t wait to meet you!
TICKETS
Early Bird: $12
Advance: $14
At the door: $15
A ticket is required to attend.
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Past events
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