The Women’s Storytelling Festival in-person events take place in Fairfax, VA. We are in the Eastern Time Zone. All times listed below are in EDT.
Storytellers in each showcase are listed in order of appearance. Please note that there will be shifts in schedule due to last minute changes. We have listed the schedule as accurately as possible.
Thursday, March 20 – Virtual Showcase
The Women’s Storytelling Festival kicks off with a virtual showcase featuring storytellers Karin Amano, Sarah Brady, Sarah Beth Nelson, Shani Womack, and Janel Woodland.
March 20, 2025 · 8:00pm – 9:15pm Eastern
Emcee Jessica Robinson
Friday, March 21 – In-person Festival Kicks Off
The in-person performances of the WSF start Friday night at 7:00pm with a showcase featuring Laura Packer, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Linda Gorham, Andrea Kamens, Ingrid Nixon, Jessica Robinson, and Laura Deal.
March 21, 2025 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Emcee Bonnie Gardner
Saturday, March 22 – Morning Showcase
Saturday morning stories with Carol Moore and Ingrid Nixon.
March 22, 2025 · 11am – 12:15pm
Saturday, March 22 – Afternoon Showcase
After lunch storytellers include Laura Deal, Aimee Snow, Laura Packer, Andrea Kamens, Sarah Snyder, and Miriam Nadel.
March 22, 2025 · 2pm – 3:45pm
Saturday, March 22 – Evening Showcase
After a short break, storytelling returns with storytellers Linda Gorham, Tobey Ishii Anderson, and Ingrid Nixon.
March 22, 2025 · 4pm – 5:30pm
Emcee Mayor Catherine Read
Saturday, March 22 – Nighttime Showcase
Saturday night’s storytellers are Carol Moore, Andrea Kamens, Swapna Deshpande, Jennifer Hillery, Amanda Lawrence, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson.
March 22, 2025 · 7:30pm – 9:15pm
Sunday, March 23 – Morning Story Swap
Sunday morning is our open mic story swap. Bring a 5 – 6 minute story, put your name in the hat, and share the love. The story swap is live-streamed and recorded. If you’d like to share a story but not be on camera, please let us know when you sign up.
March 23, 2025 · 10am – 12pm
Emcee Miriam Nadel
Sunday, March 23 – Afternoon Showcase
Festival storytellers Laura Packer, Ingrid Nixon, and Linda Gorham share stories Sunday afternoon.
March 23, 2025 · 1:30pm – 3:15pm
Sunday, March 23 – Finale Showcase
The Women’s Storytelling Festival finale showcase includes storytellers Linda Gorham, Andrea Kamens, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Jessica Robinson, Carol Moore, and Ingrid Nixon.
March 23, 2025 · 3:30pm – 5pm