The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place March 19 – 22, 2026, starting with a virtual only showcase on the 19th and continuing in-person at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030.

The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival storytellers are:
Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Meghna Bhat, Lyn Ford, Neshama Franklin, Bonnie Gardner, Natalie Jones, Jenn Kamara, Nina Lesiga, Jezrie Marcano-Courtney, Jamie McElhatton, Jennifer Munro, Denise Page, Liz Pardue, Elisa Pearmain, Kristin Pedemonti, Regina Stoops, Liz Weir, Megan Wells, and Hope Wilder.

Emcees for the festival include: Elizabeth Ellis, Bree Fram, Sherry Grimes, Carol Moore, Miriam Nadel, Mayor Catherine Read, & Delegate Holly Seibold.

Registration: https://bettersaidthandone.org/wsf-tickets/