Summer Story Fest

Join Outlet PDX and Honeyed Words for the third annual free summer celebration of storytelling on June 21st and 22nd, 2025! Summer Story Fest will bring together over local zinesters, authors, and other storytellers throughout Sonny’s House, Outlet, and New New Crusher Court. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I attend Summer Story Fest?

Come on down to New New Crusher Court through the Sandy Blvd or Hoyt St entrance on June 21st and 22nd - no tickets or reservations needed!

What does accessibility look like at SSF?

Summer Story Fest is located primarily in New New Crusher Court at 2504 NE Sandy Blvd and can be entered from both Sandy Blvd and Hoyt St.

There's bike parking inside the Sandy entrance, car parking throughout the surrounding blocks, and we're near Trimet bus stops for the 12 and 19 lines.

The entire festival, including New New Crusher Court, Honeyed Words, Sonny's House, Outlet, and Half Court Studio, are on ground level pavement or gravel. There is one step leading to Outlet's front door which can also be navigated to via a flat gravel path.

The three onsite bathrooms are all gender neutral and ADA accessible, though the doors do not have automatic switches.

Masks will be required in all indoor spaces and recommended while outside. While we will have masks available, our supplies are limited so we request that you bring your own from home!

How can I participate in Summer Story Fest?

Vendor registration for will reopen for artists, authors, zinesters, storytellers, food+drink vendors, and performers in early March of 2025! Keep up with us at @summerstoryfestpdx for more details.