FemFest NC

10/20/2026

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we stand with every person who was ever told it was their fault. Abuse thrives in silence, and believing survivors is where change begins. These are our neighbors, coworkers and loved ones. Behind every number is a name, a family and a community that is impacted.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7:
📲Family Services Crisis Line (Forsyth County): 336-723-8125
📲National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788

10/13/2026

Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss this chance to hear these amazing performers and support Family Services of Forsyth County, NC and the Emergency Shelter they operate to support DV/SA Survivors💜🩵

We are excited to once again host FemFest at The Ramkat on December 5, 2026! Doors at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Four bands - Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band, Darling Hiss, Ashley Virginia & TThe Foxtail Ferns- will be performing.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 AM Eastern TOMORROW, Thursday, October 8, at !

FemFest NC, FemFest NC has organized this annual event every year to raise funds for the Emergency Shelter Family Services of Forsyth County, NCh County, NC, which provides a safe space for victims, survivors and the families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.

10/13/2026

College should be a time of growth, not fear. The risk is even higher for transgender, genderqueer and nonbinary students: more than 1 in 5 have experienced partner violence since enrolling.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. Help spread awareness during DV Awareness month and share:

📱Family Services Crisis Line (Forsyth County): 336-723-8125

📱National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788

💻Source: Association of American Universities, 2019 Campus Climate Survey.

09/15/2026

We are thrilled to continuing our partnership with local artists to raise money for the DV Emergency Shelter, operated by Family Services of Forsyth County, NC. For just $30, you can bid on these impressive works, enjoy brunch offerings from Young Cardinal Cafe & Co. and libations curated by Fair Witness. Live musical performance by Karon McKinney and Sarah Howell. Get your tickets today and help us support our community!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/femfete-benefit-art-auction-music-brunch-drinks-tickets-1999458652654

09/05/2026

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH AND BENEFIT ART AUCTION - TICKET PRICE INCLUDES: Brunch offerings provided by Young Cardinal, beer/wine/a signature cocktail by Fair Witness, live musical performance by Karon Click and Sarah Powell, and the opportunity to bid on original artwork donated by esteemed local artists:

🎨Woodie Anderson
🎨Terri Dowell-Dennis
🎨Kelly Hodges
🎨Judy Isaksen
🎨Caroline Paul
🎨Cindy Taplin
🎨Kimberly Varnadoe

The mission of Femfest NC is raising funds for the Emergency Shelter of Winston-Salem operated by Family Services. All proceeds of this event will help support that community💜

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/femfete-benefit-art-auction-music-brunch-drinks-tickets-1999458652654

04/19/2026

This time of year is bittersweet. It is a time we remember the founder of Femfest NC, Bryn Hermansen. We lost Bryn in April 2021. The opportunity she gave us to support those in our community most in need lives on.

We still believe, as Bryn did, in lifting others up, spreading awareness, and giving everyone a pathway to support the survivors of DV and SA.

Thank you Bryn, for giving us the opportunity to be the community you knew we could be.