
GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEER
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Volunteer at the Fire & Story Festival and be part of an unforgettable event. By lending your time, energy, or skillset, you'll help support Paper Whale (a Bellingham based non-profit), and play a key role in bringing together a community of artists, performers, and attendees. It's an amazing opportunity to get involved, meet new people, and contribute to an event that celebrates creativity, fire, and culture in a way you won't find anywhere else. Volunteers can receive a festival pass, a drink ticket, and other exciting perks!
DONATE
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Your support keeps events and experiences like Fire & Story flourishing in our community. You can support by making a tax deductible donation to Paper Whale, a 501c3 nonprofit and cultural accelerator. We are alive to support you and we hope that you can support us in return.
Additionally, we encourage you to purchase tickets to Fire & Story Festival, and gift them to those in underserved communities. We believe our community is strongest when we participate together.
ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
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Thank you for your festival submissions this year! Applications closed on 10/31/25.
SPONSOR
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Fire & Story Festival is made possible by contributing partners. If your business is interested in sponsoring this community festival, please get in touch with us. We have multiple sponsorship levels available to fit your interests and needs!





















