FESTIVAL INFO
WHAT IS
FIRE & STORY
Fire & Story is a family-friendly winter festival brimming with illuminated art installations, roaring fire pits, and captivating performances which include music, storytelling, fire dancing, live metalsmithing, saunas and so much more. This outdoor event celebrates the spirit of winter while embracing the weather. To make the most of your experience, please bundle up in layers, rain gear, muck boots, and dust off that umbrella you seldom use. Ensure your evening is both memorable and cozy!
Fire & Story Festival is a production of Paper Whale, a Bellingham based non-profit cultural accelerator dedicated to cultivating community in an evolving program of multi-sensory events. By purchasing a ticket, you help keep events like this possible and flourishing in our community.
STAGES
Four large, uniquely fabricated wood burning fire pits set the backdrop for four independent stages. Each stage holds a dynamic performance experience, protected by the elements to create a cozy, intimate atmosphere. These listening rooms offer the perfect setting for both performers and audiences to connect, celebrating the art of music and story in its purest form.
PERFORMERS
More than 50+ performances across three nights, pushing boundaries of creativity for every member of your family. With each act, expect to be immersed in a world of unexpected twists, powerful stories, and mesmerizing visuals that linger long after the lights go down. This is not just a performance—it’s an exploration of art, emotion, and the unknown.
SAUNAs
Our Sauna Grove features three custom saunas & cold plunges, nestled in a private area of the festival with it's own fire and lounge area.
Reservations are for 50 minute sessions.
You may reserve an entire sauna for a private session or hop in a sauna with open spots and meet new friends.
Fire & Story tickets are required to access these saunas.
HAND-CRAFTED FIRE PITS
Designed by David Kitts
Designed by Tilt Shift Studio
Designed by Black Fin Design
Designed by David Kitts
Designed by Tilt Shift Design
Designed by David Kitts