Folktale Storytelling Series: Pour & Tell
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wine Garden @ Folktale Winery
Folktale Winery & Vineyards, Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA
Curated and led by NPR favorite Don Reed and bestselling author and award-winning comedian David Nihill, Folktale welcomes “Pour & Tell,” featuring a rotating cast of master storytellers from The Moth, Snap Judgment, HBO, Late Night, Off-Broadway, and beyond.
This isn’t your typical night out. The Folktale Storytelling Series pairs unforgettable true stories with exceptional wine, seasonal culinary delights, and an atmosphere that transforms a regular evening into something truly magical.
Because the best stories, like the best wines, are meant to be shared.
Featured Storytellers:
Don Reed, the NPR award-winning storyteller and Tonight Show veteran, brings big energy, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable characters to the stage.
David Nihill, with credits from Dry Bar Comedy, TED, NPR, Amazon Prime Video, Sirius XM, and the Late Late Show, to Just For Laughs, and the winner of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition.
Scott Sanders, racking up appearances on The Moth GrandSlams, Mainstage, and NPR’s Snap Judgement. He’s currently putting the finishing touches on his book, A Storyteller’s Wild Life: 30 Reasons My Therapist Stares at Me Blinking.
Mary Carouba, an author, professional speaker, and veteran stand-up, has more slam titles than most have stories, multiple Moth StorySlam and Grand Slam wins, plus a glittering list of West Side Stories victories.
*Doors open at 7 PM | Show kicks off at 8 PM
How to Purchase Tickets
Folktale Wine Club Members receive discounts on tickets.
- Click "Select Seats" below to get started.
- Once the seating chart opens, you can choose your table.
- To add more guests, click the "Additional Tickets" button located on the right side of the seating chart that pairs to your table type.
**All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded or transferred to another event.
Planning a date night? A friend hang? A full-on crew? We’ve got you. Our flexible reservation system makes it easy to book a table and add as many tickets as you like. We blended cozy garden furniture with unique pieces from around the property to create a theater-style vibe that feels made just for you. With full table service, your only job is to enjoy the show..
If you need assistance with your tickets, please email Ashleigh, our Director of Entertainment, at [email protected] or call 831-293-7625
Ticket Sales Ended
No tickets are available for this event.
Folktale Winery
More Events
Serenata Italiana: An Evening in the Barrel Room
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Winery @ Barrel Room