The Nation’s Only Women’s Storytelling Festival
What Changes When Women Tell Our History?
Investigative reporters. Business founders. Policy leaders. Immigrants. Award-winning storytellers.
For one weekend, they take the stage.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is the only festival in the world devoted entirely to live stories told by women.
In America’s 250th year, these voices invite us to hear history… differently.
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.

THESE VOICES MATTER
For centuries, the American story has centered on generals, presidents, and political power. Greatness has often been defined by conquest, legislation, and battlefield victories.
But history also unfolds in hospitals, classrooms, churches, communities, and factories. Mothers give birth to every generation yet rarely hold ownership over how that generation’s history is told. When women tell history, something shifts.We see greatness:
Not only in victory but in resilience.
Not only in power but in empathy.
Not only in dominance but in survival.
Each story is written, refined, memorized, and performed live.
No scripts. No staged readings. No fourth wall. Just a direct connection between teller and listener.
ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE
📍 Sherwood Community Center – Fairfax, VA
💻 Virtual showcase + live streaming
🎥 All ticket holders may watch recordings for one month
Intended for a mature audience. All gender identities welcome.
There is only one Women’s Storytelling Festival.
Join us.
“Welcoming Space”
WSF provides a safe, welcoming space for the voices of diverse women to be heard, valued and supported. Thank you to Women’s Storytelling Festival for providing a safe and welcoming space for the voices of diverse women and stories to be heard, valued and supported. A phenomenal festival!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Kristin Pedemonti
“Depth, Breadth, & Professionalism”
I have virtually watched, enjoyed, and been inspired by the depth, breadth, and professionalism of storytellers at The Women’s Storytelling Festival. Better Said Than Done selects performances by diversely talented professional storytellers, and the curated festival is a joy to experience.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Adair Heitmann, award-winning storyteller, educator, writer, and artist
“Most Amazing Storytelling Festival”
This is the most amazing storytelling festival I have ever listened to in the 35 years since I was first introduced to storytelling!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— MB
“SO MAGNIFICENT”
I just watched the last of the festival and it was SO MAGNIFICENT!!
Thanks so much
for the gift of that festival
for the gift of holding space for women
just everything!
Wow.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
— Anna Marie Trester
