EmpowerFest Wheeling 2026

Spend the day exploring interactive complimentary wellness and beauty services, shopping curated local vendors, and connecting with a community of women who value self-care, confidence, and personal growth.

From mini facials, massage, makeup, brows, and Reiki to tarot readings, permanent jewelry, custom hats, and more, EmpowerFest offers a unique mix of experiences that allow you to relax, recharge, and try something new—all in one place.

Whether you come with friends or attend solo, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and poured back into.

Join us June 27, 2026 at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling, WV for our third annual EmpowerFest experience

HUGE Thank you to our sponsors Wheeling CVB, The Health Plan , WesBanco, Fort Henry Capital, WVU Medicine Breast Center. WTRF is our Media Sponsor-shoultout to them as well!

We’re also excited to launch our EmpowerFest Wheeling T-shirt Design Contest. The winning design will be featured on official EmpowerFest merchandise sold at the event, with all proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Patient Fund through WVU Medicine. This incredible fund helps provide wigs, head wraps, nutritional supplements, travel assistance, and additional support for local patients during treatment and recovery.

Featured Vendors + Interactive Experiences

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local businesses, wellness professionals, beauty experts, artists, and interactive experiences for a day designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and discover something new.

Interactive Experiences + Wellness Services

Empire Aesthetics

Get a complimentary Botox consults and receive a Free $25 Gift Card to be used towards a future appointment

Clarity with Katie

Katie is a trauma-informed psychic medium, Reiki Master, intuitive coach, and spiritual healer who helps people navigate grief, deepen their intuition, and reconnect with themselves through powerful healing experiences.

Cosmic Tarot
Personalized tarot readings and intuitive guidance to help you gain clarity and insight.

Celebrate Every Step
Chakra healing and life-purpose readings designed to help you reconnect with yourself.

The Nomad Healer
Mini Reiki sessions focused on relaxation, balance, and energetic healing.

be Spa
Enjoy mini self-care services including chair massage, brow tinting, tinsel, and more.

Kismet The Salon Syndicate
Festival hair, braids, gems, and beauty touches to make you feel EmpowerFest-ready.

Energy with Erica
Crystal sound healing experiences designed to help you relax and reset.

Luxury of the Sun
Visualization and goal-setting sessions focused on helping you align with your future vision.

The One Beauty Salon
Mini makeup and hair touch-up services for a confidence boost during the event.

Enlighten Aesthetics
Mini DiamondGlow facials and skincare experiences designed to refresh your skin.

True North Tattoo
Henna tattoos, piercings, and curated jewelry experiences.

Rising Up Yoga
Integrated Positional Therapy sessions focused on movement, relief, and restoration.

Luma Sol
Palm readings and intuitive experiences that offer personal insight and reflection.

Natal Chart Readings
Dive into your cosmic blueprint with personalized astrology readings and moon sign insights.

ARK Photography
Professional headshots and portraits to help you capture your confidence.

Clarity with Katie
Psychic medium readings offering intuitive insight, spiritual connection, and guidance to help bring clarity, comfort, and encouragement.

WVU Medicine Breast Center
The WVU Medicine Breast Center is joining EmpowerFest to share valuable women’s health resources, education, and support focused on breast health, wellness, and early detection.

Cirque De Cheveux
Enjoy personalized hair styling services designed to help you achieve your ideal look while discovering products and techniques that work best for your hair.

Joy Maker

Breathwork

Featured Vendors

WSL Designs
Boutique apparel and custom distressed tees with one-of-a-kind style.

The Bee’s T’s
Custom apparel, embroidery, laser engraving, and personalized accessories.

Whispering Willows Boutique
Boho-inspired fashion and a custom hat bar experience.

Wild Fringe Leather Works
Handcrafted leather jewelry and accessories made with western-inspired flair.

Forever Link
Permanent jewelry and custom pieces designed for everyday wear.

The Moors Collective
Handmade and permanent jewelry crafted with timeless style.

Little One Crystal
Raw and polished crystals, spiritual tools, and wellness items.

Er + Ryal Jewelry by Erica
Handmade gold-filled and sterling silver jewelry pieces.

Betsy Dale Hats
Custom hats and accessories designed to elevate your style.

Graham Acres
Natural soaps, herbal body care, and wellness products.

Simply Sweet Creations
Handmade scents, gifts, and creative custom products.

The Crow’s Garden
Blind date with a book, bookmarks, and cozy book-inspired gifts.

Woven Wellness
Intimacy and feminine wellness products designed to empower and educate.

More vendors and experiences will continue to be announced as we build our biggest EmpowerFest yet.