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A GATHERING OF FOLK, LIGHT & LORE

JANUARY 22-24, 2026

BELLINGHAM'S  WATERFRONT

Three nights. Four large wood burning fires. Over 100+ unique performers. Presenting a variety of performance, song and storytelling experiences.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ◆ WHISKEY LOUNGE
FOOD TRUCKS ◆ SAUNA GROVE

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SONG

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SONG STAGE

PRESENTED BY SOLAR BY BARRON

This musical stage features three nights of entertainment ranging from folk, Americana, roots, punk, and metal.

LORE STAGE

POWERED BY RAM CONSTRUCTION

A dynamic fusion of heat, rhythm, and artistry, Lore crackles with raw energy as dancers ignite the night. Glassblowers shape molten art and metalsmiths strike red-hot iron crafting their masterpiece in a blaze of passion and heat.

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LORE

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Story Stage

STORY

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STORY STAGE

BUILT BY INSTINCT BUILDERS

Hosting Indigenous stories, poets, Moth performers, comedians and more... sit it back and listen to the timeless tradition of well-crafted storytelling. 

FABLE LOUNGE

FORGED BY DOC SWINSON'S

Relax with an adult beverage at our 21+ Nordic Lounge. Let an international DJ lineup draw you deeper into the night, building an electrifying tension that lingers until the witching hour. As the fire fades, a mysterious, one-of-a-kind closing performance awaits — Fable, our after-hours ritual, will leave you with open curiosity.

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FABLE

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SAUNA

GROVE

THE SAUNA GROVE

The Sauna Grove is a sauna village inside the Fire & Story Festival where attendees can sink into the all encompassing heat of three beautifully crafted wood-fired saunas. 50 minute sessions.

Book out an entire private sauna or hop in and meet new friends. Sauna reservations and general festival admission are both required. 

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Fire & Story Festival is made possible by contributing partners - we thank you!

SPONSORS

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MAIN EVENT SPONSORS

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MAIN STAGE SPONSORS

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ILLUMINARIA SPONSORS

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