, Windell Ag Building
The storytelling contest is a free-form contest where people get up on stage and have 5 minutes to tell a caving-related story. There will be a microphone but no other props. The story can be from any aspect of caving, including travel to or from the cave, the people involved, the cave itself, or the aftermath of the trip. The story is supposed to be true, although how would anyone know if only the storyteller survived the incident? There is a five-minute time limit, and there is a limit of one story per contestant. People can sign up in advance, although last-minute entries are solicited and encouraged. The excitement of the moment often inspires people to tell a story. A panel of judges will determine the winner, and there will be a prize. The contest will run until we run out of entrants, usually after a few hours.