Telling Tales

Telling Tales believes that fostering a love of reading is the first step to developing the literacy skills that can change lives.

Telling Tales Festival began as a Rotary project which quickly won the support of a record number of clubs in the Hamilton-Burlington area. Schools, libraries, and like-minded organizations and volunteers jumped on board to build a community genuinely committed to raising readers.

Over the years, the festival has evolved from a magical one-day event at Westfield Heritage Village to a glorious two-day event at the world-renowned Hendrie Park, Royal Botanical Gardens. Beyond the September festival, Telling Tales works with school and community partners to deliver year-round live and virtual outreach programs that represent our rich cultural history.

Our mission is to deliver outstanding literary programming for children and youth that raises awareness of the importance of literacy in our communities.

Our vision is to inspire a love of reading and improve literacy in children and youth.

Join us as we inspire readers, champion literacy, and turn the page on a bright future!