Hot Springs
Poetry Festival
Fall 2025 / Celebrate poetry with us, building on the legacy of Wednesday Night Poetry. Enjoy readings, workshops,
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
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Readers & Speakers

Reader/Speaker

Pricing
Free

General Admission

Poetry for All

Free admission ensures everyone can experience the festival’s magic.

Register
10 $

Sponsorship

Donate a Coffee

For just $10, you can buy a poet a coffee and help them feel supported and celebrated.

Donate
50 $

Sponsorship

Sponsor a Poet

Your sponsorship will help bring diverse voices to the stage.

Donate
100 $

Sponsorship

Sponsor an Event

Make your mark on the festival by sponsoring a signature event!

Donate
50 $

Sponsorship

Sponsor a Vendor Booth

Help local artisans and small businesses showcase their work!

Donate
Pay What You Can

Host-Specific

Workshop Pricing

Most workshops are offered on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, ensuring everyone can participate.

Register
Treat our Guests

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.

Donate
Donate a Poem

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.

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Sponsors