Poetry Festival
Fall 2025 /
and performances blending poetry with art, music, and nature. From film screenings to international roundtables, there’s something for everyone!
Volunteer, read some poems, lead a workshop or join the book fair —your voice matters. Together, let’s make this a celebration that resonates across Arkansas and beyond!

Events
Generative Workshop
Speaker: Kai Coggin
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The Blood of a Poet (1930)
Speaker: Jean Cocteau
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Zine-making Workshop
Speaker: TBD
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Sister City Poetry: Kenji Miyazawa
Speaker: Selen Strins
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Haiku Hike
Speaker: David Mitch
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Songwriting Workshop
Speaker: Zina Yout
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Yoga Poetics
Speaker: Selen Smith
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Book fair
Speaker: Nelson Snow
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Readers & Speakers
Pricing
Sponsorship
Add to the Goodie Bag
Treat festival-goers to a special surprise by sponsoring our goodie bags!
Fill them with promotional items, samples, or poetry-themed trinkets.
Publication
Submit Poems to the Festival Zine
Add your voice to our vibrant festival zine, a curated collection of poems that will travel home with attendees. Whether you're a seasoned poet or writing your first stanza, we hope to amplify your work and connect poets with readers.