The Utah Poetry Festival will be held virtually April 19-20, 2024, with featured readings and panel discussions.
The 2024 Utah Poetry Festival will feature readings from Utah poets, and craft and teaching panels on poetry and poetics. This website also highlights activities and workshops from many groups around the state throughout the month of April.
The Utah Poetry Festival is hosted by Utah’s poet laureate, Lisa Bickmore, and is funded by fellowships and grants from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Utah Humanities.
Registration
The Utah Poetry Festival is free and open to the public. Virtual events can be watched live or streamed later via the Utah Humanities YouTube channel. In-person events will strictly follow CDC-recommended protocol for Covid-19. View the schedule (REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE). Festival attendees must register for each event they wish to attend.
Schedule
Complete schedule here!
Virtual Book Fair
Purchase the most recent titles of many Utah poets, including core festival readers and participants. (Virtual Book Fair is live!)
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