Annual Revival of the Pegleg Smith Liar's Contest in San Diego, California

With its origins rooted in 1916, the Revival of the Pegleg Smith Liar's Contest in San Diego, California cites to be the oldest storytelling contest in America and definitely proves to be one of the best.

Come witness the San Diego griots perform their craft as they tell tales of Pegleg Smith, gold, and other varieties of pirate lore.

Contestants have only five minutes to relate tall tales of Pegleg Smith, lost gold, or the desert, so be sure not to miss this unique competition.