
A FESTIVAL OF FOLK, LIGHT & LORE
JANUARY 22-24, 2026
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
BELLINGHAM'S WATERFRONT
Three unforgettable nights immersed in a collection of handcrafted wood-burning fires. Over 100+ unique performers. Presenting a variety of song, storytelling, and multi-sensory experiences.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ◆ FOOD TRUCKS
21+ FABLE LOUNGE ◆ SAUNA GROVE

SONG
SONG STAGE
This musical stage features three nights of entertainment ranging from folk, rock, soul, Americana, roots, punk, and metal.
LORE PAVILION
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.

LORE

STORY
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 Lounge guests. New this year: VIP tickets include access to a special Open Curiosity VIP Parlor with dedicated bar service.

FABLE

WONDER
WONDER DOME
LED BY WONDER MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
New to our festival in 2026! The Wonder Dome will showcase performances and activities just for kids. This stage will open early, be located close to food & beverage, and feature performances that will captivate and engage your kids' senses. There's nothing more pure than a child's sense of wonder.
Family-friendly programming to begin earlier this year, at 4pm, so our youngest Fire & Story fans can still enjoy the festival before bedtime!
THE SAUNA GROVE
The Sauna Grove is a secluded village inside the Fire & Story Festival where attendees can sink into the all encompassing heat of beautifully crafted wood-fired saunas for 50 minute sweat sessions. Book out an entire private sauna or hop in and meet new friends. Sauna reservations and festival tickets are both required.

SAUNA
GROVE
2026 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
(JUST A FEW OF MANY)
Fire & Story Festival is made possible by contributing partners - we thank you!
SPONSORS
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TITLE SPONSOR
PRESENTING SPONSORS
STAGE SPONSORS
FIREPIT SPONSORS
ILLUMINARIA SPONSORS
SPARK SPONSORS
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
RON & SHELLEY JEPSON | ROB & KARA JANICKI | CHELSEA JEPSON



















