Storyfort

March 23-27, 2022

Storyfort is a unique literary and storytelling programming track at Treefort Music Fest. Storyfort is all about great writing and compelling narrative, bringing in top-notch authors, poets, journalists, spoken word artists, memoirists, refugee storytellers, podcasters and much more.

Wristband Pickup: Box Office Hours + Location

March 17, 2022

The time is NOW to get your Treefort Pass if you haven’t already!

Explore the Forts at Treefort 10

January 20, 2022

Discover more at Treefort 10 with art installations, dance performances, tech workshops, fine dining, stand-up comedy, stuff for the kiddos…the list goes on! Dive into all the various programming our forts have to offer at Treefort 10 in Downtown Boise (March 23-27, 2022) below and get your Treefort pass now to access it all (well, … Continued

Storyfort 2022 Storytellers

January 20, 2022

Storyfort events will be buzzing every day of Treefort in various nooks around the city and will be bringing you top-notch authors, poets, journalists, spoken word artists, memoirists, refugee storytellers, podcasters and much more. One of the featured panels at Treefort 10 will highlight the voices of immigrants and farmworkers and feature ethnic studies professor … Continued

Treefort 10 Fort Preview

December 09, 2021

In the midst of dashing around Downtown Boise to catch sets from your favorite (and soon to be favorite) bands, you can fill your Treefort experience to the brim by exploring the various facets of what the Treefort community has to offer! Between dance, films, stories, comedy sets and even puppet theater — discover the … Continued

Day 4 at Treefort 2021

September 25, 2021

Yesterday was a masked blast under the shining Boise sun! From Dragfort’s Pink Runway to laugh dancing at Wajatta, grooving with Joshy Soul to fitting in films & comedy sets! We’re clocking in over 10k in steps a day and ready to buzz our way into Day 4 of Treefort 9. Before we dive into … Continued

Treefort 9 Full Schedule is Here!

July 29, 2021

Treefort 2021 is only 55 days away! The fest is much more than rad shows and your next favorite band — there’s a variety of fun activities, from yoga classes and film screenings to technology talks and stand up comedy. Discover all the fort programming at Treefort 9 below. The Treefort 2021 schedule is a … Continued

Turning Pages

January 25, 2021

In collaboration with the Interfaith Community of Boise, Boise Schools, and Rediscovered Books, Storyfort is helping launch a new YouTube reading series – Turning Pages. Featuring twelve BIPOC leaders in the Boise area who will be reading and discussing children’s books (by other BIPOC authors). Each 10-minute episode will include the reader’s introduction of their … Continued

BOO! It’s Still 2020 — Here Are Some More Scary Events

October 08, 2020

If this year hasn’t already scared you enough, well now you can double down with two Halloween spirited events with Storyfort! Join us this October for two haunted events hosted by Storyfort. In collaboration with Idaho Botanical Garden and Old Idaho Penitentiary, Storyfort is hosting Scary Stories at Idaho Botanical Garden on Saturday, October 24th, … Continued

Storyfort Summer 2020 Events

June 17, 2020

Storyfort is hosting some social-distanced fun this summer! In collaboration with Idaho Botanical Gardens, Storyfort is putting on a summer reading series featuring COVID Cultural Commissioning Fund recipients PLUS there is a writing contest exploring the what was, the what is, and the what is to come. Learn more about the festivities below. BLOOM: A … Continued

Storyfort 2020 Storytellers

February 06, 2020

Storyfort 2020 will inspire you with a variety of writers, poets, and storytellers. FIRST WAVE Authors that will be attending Storyfort 2020 include poet + cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib, novelist + short story writer Lydia Fitzpatrick, novelist + journalist Julia Claiborne Johnson, poet Eloisa Amezcua, novelist + short story writer Jennifer Haigh, poet + spoken … Continued

Storyfort 2020 Panels

February 06, 2020

Discover something new at a Storyfort 2020 panel! Storyfort 2020 will feature a series of panels exploring stories, issues, and topics top of mind on a local and national level. Storyfort panels include a fiction workshop in partnership with College of Western Idaho, Peace Corps stories of serving abroad (and falling in love), nature tales … Continued

Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest

December 17, 2019

Storyfort and Treefort are excited to announce the release of Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest, a new podcast about all things Treefort. Grab your Treefort wristband, steel cup, open arms, sense of discovery, and get ready to live the Treefort magic year-round. Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest is a podcast featuring … Continued

Storyfort Interview: Catherine Kyle

November 26, 2019

Boise-based writer Catherine Kyle has shared her poems and wisdom at multiple Storyfort events. Her work has appeared in Midwestern Gothic, Mid-American Review, Bombay Gin, and many other journals. In addition to teaching creative writing and composition as an assistant professor at the College of Western Idaho, Catherine is pursuing an MFA in Poetry through … Continued

Upcoming Storyfort Events

October 01, 2019

You don’t have to wait until Treefort 9 to attend a Storyfort event! Join us this fall for three special events hosted by Storyfort. In collaboration with The Cabin, Storyfort is throwing a Literary Trivia Fundraiser on Thursday, September 12th, 6:30pm-9pm, in Woodland Empire Ale Craft’s backroom. Storyfort will also be hosting a scary, speed … Continued

Storyfort Interview: Idaho’s New Writer in Residence Malia Collins

July 30, 2019

Throughout the years, writer Malia Collins has been involved with Storyfort in so many wonderful ways. From bringing us fantastic visiting writers through the College of Western Idaho to telling bone-chilling stories set in Hawaii at Scaryfort, to bringing the community events like Refugee Artisans: Quilting a Narrative (2019), Malia has been one of our … Continued

Storyfort Summer 2019 Reading List: Storyfort Team

July 16, 2019

Whether you lounge by the pool, or hide inside to bask in the glory of air conditioning, summer reads are an essential part of the experience! From autobiographies and short stories, to mystery novels and existential fiction, the Storyfort team has a wide variety of books to recommend to you. Here’s a list of … Continued

Storyfort Summer 2019 Reading List: Janalyn Guo

June 27, 2019

Happy summer friends! Nothing’s better than reading a good book on a nice summer day. Got too many books to choose from? Storyfort 2019 fabulist author Janalyn Guo gave us the scoop on some of her favorites. Janalyn’s list is filled with beautifully strange and dream-like fiction perfect for your summer reading. Discover your new … Continued

Day 1 of Treefort 2019

March 20, 2019

Happy Treefort 8! The bunting is up, the bars are stocked and the bands are rolling in. The time has come to commence the eighth annual Treefort Music Fest! Let’s get things started right…R U Treefort Ready? Watch Treefort come to life: dance to rad tunes, listen to compelling storytellers, view amazing art, pop into a music … Continued

Tommy Orange at Storyfort 2019

February 22, 2019

Join us at Storyfort 2019 for two special events with Tommy Orange Treasure Valley Reads brings Tommy Orange, New York Times bestselling author, to Storyfort to read from his novel There There, talk about his work, and sign copies of his book at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, March 23, 7-8:30pm. For prime seats, you … Continued

Storyfort Micro Fiction Contest 2019

February 05, 2019

As part of Storyfort tradition, Storyfort invites any and all literary minds near and far to write, read, and enrich. Enter your work for a chance to win this year’s Micro Fiction Contest! It’s simple. Write a story. Win a Treefort Pass. Each piece submitted must be a completely resolved and compelling story in 300-500 … Continued

Storyfort 2019 Panels + Podcasts

January 24, 2019

From panels, podcasts, and poetry, to journalism, stories, and readings, Storyfort 2019 is LITerary. Storyfort 2019 Storytellers will share their work and experiences with us at a variety of compelling panels, podcasts, conversations, and readings. Learn why podcasting sucks (and why podcasters still love it anyways), or discover what it’s like to be a refugee … Continued

Storyfort 2019 Storytellers

January 24, 2019

STORYFORT is full of relevant, awe-inspiring events featuring a variety of writers, poets, and storytellers. Authors that will be attending Storyfort 2019 include Camille Acker, who recently released her debut short story collection, Training School for Negro Girls, Tommy Orange, who recently released There There, a multi-generational story about the lives of urban Native Americans, … Continued

Make Your Treefort 2019 Resolutions

January 01, 2019

2018 is quickly coming to a close which means it’s time to start the celebrations and welcome in a brand new year (finally…..amiright?!) We’ll be ringing in the new year with tons of fort announcements, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we’re here to help you find a resolution you can keep. ENJOY LIFE … Continued

Fort Preview 2019

November 15, 2018

Explore what the forts have planned for Treefort 8: March 20-24, 2019 COMEDYFORT will be serving up loads of laughter thanks to headliners Jackie Kashian, a stand-up comedian whose 2017 critically acclaimed album I Am Not The Hero Of This Story was the #1 comedy album on iTunes and Amazon, and Yedoye Travis, a comic/actor/writer … Continued

Day 2 of Treefort 2018

March 22, 2018

Woah! Day One‘s festivities really got the ball rolling. And we’ve only just begun! The rain won’t stop us from getting down tonight. On day two of Treefort 2018, you’ll find more forts, more shows, and more fun. Get out on the town and explore! Before we dive into today’s festivities, let’s relive yesterday thanks … Continued

Day 1 of Treefort 2018

March 21, 2018

Happy Treefort! The bunting is up, the bars are stocked and the bands are rolling in. The time has come to commence the (lucky) seventh annual Treefort Music Fest! Let’s get things started right…R U Treefort Ready? Watch Treefort come to life: dance to rad tunes, listen to compelling storytellers, view amazing art, pop into a music … Continued

Storyfort Micro Fiction Contest 2018

February 14, 2018

Performing Arts at Treefort 2018

February 01, 2018

Performing arts at Treefort Music Fest 2018 is where it all shakes down. Experience dancers performing to live, original music or dive into the mind of an artist and discover what the creative process is like. Jump into Treefort 7’s performing arts programming: Ballet Idaho A 30-minute collaborative ballet featuring the dancers of Ballet Idaho, … Continued

Storyfort 2018 Panels & Podcasts

January 25, 2018

Now that you know the who’s who at Storyfort, here’s the scoop on what’s what. Get a preview of Storyfort panels, podcasts & poets for Treefort Music Fest 2018: Get ready for Storyfort at Treefort 7! DACA-mented Stories: DREAM-ers in Idaho A panel of DACA and DREAMers take the stage to tell stories … Continued

Storyfort 2018 Lineup

January 18, 2018

From fiction writers to memoirists and poets, Storyfort 2018 (March 21-25) Lineup for Treefort Music Fest has all your literary needs handled. The full list of authors attending Storyfort 2018 is here! Get the scoop on these wonderful wordsmiths below. Rachel McKibbens Poet and activist Rachel McKibbens is a New York Foundation for the Arts … Continued

Fort Preview 2018

November 09, 2017

Treefort is right around the corner and we’re ready to give you a sneak peek at what the forts have up their sleeves for Treefort Music Fest 2018! Discover the wide variety of fort programming at Treefort Music Fest: March 21-25, 2018 Alefort has a fresh, new and bigger location with some fresh beer … Continued

Kidfort 2017 Lineup + Events

February 16, 2017

Big kids, little kids and everyone in between – Kidfort has planned two days packed with tunes, plays and puppets for Treefort 2017! Kidfort will be happenin’ Saturday and Sunday at the Nest Stage located in the Idaho Power parking lot, except for Oregon Shadow Theatre shows, which will be a ticketed event and held … Continued

First Thursdaying with Treefort!

February 16, 2017

It’s beginning to look a lot like Treefort! The snow has melted and the temps are rising which means March is right around the corner and this year Downtown Boise will be helping us get in the spirit of Treefort Music Fest with a variety of activities on First Thursday, March 2nd! art walk There … Continued

Storyfort Launch Party

February 16, 2017

So, you think you can spell? Test your word nerd skills at the Storyfort Launch Party on Saturday, March 18 from 6-9 pm at Woodland Empire. Storyfort Launch Party [STOHR-ee fohrt LAWNCH pahr-tee] Noun A spelling bee for grownups, competing for fame, glory, street cred and swag An event where teams of 1-4 friends can spell their … Continued

Storyfort 2017 Lineup + Events

February 09, 2017

Storyfort is excited to announce the writers, panelists, and storytellers at the literary and story-centric festival during their fourth year at Treefort Music Fest! Storyfort will be located on the second floor of The Owyhee with breakout venues at nearby joints like Rediscovered Bookshop, El Korah Shrine, Sage Yoga & Wellness and Tenth Street Station (yup!). … Continued

New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

December 31, 2016

2016 is coming to a close which means it’s time to start the celebrations and welcome in a brand new year! We’ll be ringing in the new year with the second round of artists playing Treefort 2017 — so keep your eye out for that in the coming days! In the meantime, we hope your … Continued

Join the Storyfort Bookclub

November 15, 2016

Storyfort has just started a book club and you’re invited! The first meeting will be on January 13th, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the lobby inside of The Owyhee. Bookclub meetings are free and open to the public. Prior to the first meeting, members are to read one of these four novels written … Continued

Storyfort Micro Fiction Contest

October 04, 2016

WRITE A STORY. WIN A TREEFORT PASS. Open to all. Closes 11:59 PM on March 2, 2017. SUBMIT Guidelines Stories must begin with one of the following first lines (omit artist and song title): Tommy used to work on the docks. (Bon Jovi, Livin’ On a Prayer) We know where we wanna go. (Built to … Continued