The Ojai Storytelling Festival, produced by Performances to Grow On and founded by Brian Bemel, is a four-day event celebrating the art of storytelling. Since 1999, the festival has featured a variety of performances, workshops, and activities designed for both children and adults. Storytellers from across the country to gather and share stories that entertain, educate, and inspire.

Ojai Storytelling Festival has a robust Youth Outreach Program which takes place during the festival and offers school assemblies year-round.