Festival Schedule & Registration

February 11, 2027 | Tampa Convention Center

The Story Warrior Festival 2027

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2027
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Tampa Convention Center

Festival Day Highlights

9:00 AM - Doors Open & Arrival

Check in begins. Explore the marketplace and get ready for an incredible day of storytelling!

9:45 AM - Opening Ceremony

Welcome to Story Warrior Festival! The YA BY THE BAY team kicks off the day in Story Warrior Forum

What to Expect

📚 Meet 50+ Authors

Connect directly with professional authors who share their craft, process, and journey.

✍️ Hands-On Workshops

Interactive sessions where students explore diverse voices, practice storytelling, and build confidence.

🎤 Author Panels & Discussions

Learn from the best through engaging conversations about writing, publishing, and creativity.

📖 Book Marketplace

Shop books from featured authors, get signed copies, and discover your next favorite read.

Detailed schedule with session rooms and times will be available closer to the event date.

View All Featured Authors →

Register for Story Warrior Festival 2026

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of young adult literature, storytelling, and creativity!

Students

FREE

High school students and younger attend completely free! Our donors make this possible so every student can participate.

Festival Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Educators & Chaperones

FREE

Teachers, librarians, and adult chaperones accompanying student groups also attend free of charge.

Festival Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bringing Students to the Festival?

If you're an educator interested in bringing students, please register your group through our registration system. You can easily register multiple tickets at one time for your entire group.

Families and groups of friends can also register multiple attendees together.

Group Registration →

Questions about registration?

Check our FAQs page or reach out to our team.