Story People of Clallam County seek liars, tall-talers, yarn-spinners for Liars’ Contest

Published 12:01 am Sunday, May 3, 2015

PORT ANGELES — The Story People of Clallam County are seeking storytellers for the fourth annual Liars’ Contest.

There’s no entry fee for the Saturday, June 6 event, a gathering for those who love good tall tales, exaggerated stories and lavishly embroidered yarns.

The venue this year is the Port Angeles Community Playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

All Liars’ Contest stories must be suitable for family audiences with no profanity or offcolor content, while each teller has up to 10 minutes to perform his or her piece.

Contestants, judged on their creativity, delivery and audience response, will vie for prizes: $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third place.

To find out more, phone 360-477-2180, email liarcontest@gmail.com or visit www.ClallamStoryPeople.org.