Storybook Land Festival

Are you ready for the 20th Annual Storybook Land Festival?
For two decades, this free, family-favorite event has been bringing stories to life—filling summer with laughter, imagination, and unforgettable memories for kids of all ages.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: July 17–18, 2026

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬:

• Day 1: 4:00–8:00 PM
• Day 2: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Get ready for a weekend full of fun!

Friday Night Fun:

Kick things off with ($15.00) unlimited ride wristbands for Storybook Land attractions—perfect for an evening of excitement! Don’t miss a special Storybook Land Theatre performance in the castle! Grab the kids and enjoy a magical night of rides and live entertainment.

Saturday Adventures:

The fun continues with a full day of activities designed for kids to explore, play, and let their imaginations run wild!

• Bubble-filled excitement and hands-on experiments with Absolute Science, featuring megafoam blasters and live science shows
• Meet storybook characters and create fun crafts to take home
• Choose a free book at the “Adopt a Book” station and start a new adventure
• Get creative (and a little messy!) making seed bombs
• Jump, bounce, and play on inflatables
• Enjoy live Storybook Land Theatre performances
• Sing, dance, and have fun with live entertainment at Sertoma Plaza, including Stan Shelnutt
• Watch artist Aaron Bigelow bring characters to life with live drawings and doodles
• Meet children’s author Stephanie Logue and explore her stories
• Add some color with face painting and balloon twisting

Plus, step back in time!

Visit the Dacotah Prairie Museum area for hands-on, old-fashioned fun. Play classic games, try tin punching, and enjoy creative coloring activities. Take a look at historic photos of Storybook Land and Wylie Park and see how generations of families have made memories here.

Bring the whole family, spark your imagination, and create your own storybook adventure!

SBL Festival Schedule of Events