Rockport Poetry has been consistently supporting communities and poets for almost a decade.

As part of National Poetry Month, we host the annual ROCKPORT INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL This year it will be on April 17, 18, & 19.

Readings and presentations will be at the Rockport Community House, the Rockport Public Library and at other venues throughout the town. There will be various poetry workshops over the entire weekend.

It opens on Friday evening April 17 with a reading by the First Poet Laureate of Massachusetts, Regie Gibson.

On Saturday afternoon we will feature a bi-lingual poetry presentation by the acclaimed poet Jennifer Jean. An Open Mic for local and regional poets will celebrate poetry talent.

On Sunday morning poets from around the world will join together for an International Poetry Reading on Zoom.

There is also an International Haiku Contest! Submissions are currently open until the deadline of April 1st. Email RockportPoetry@gmail.com for details and contest rules. Winners will be announced by email on Sunday, April 19.

For local poets there is a Cape Ann Poetry Contest for residents of Rockport, Gloucester, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea. There will be 5 divisions each having 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Contact RockportPoetry@gmail.com for further information.

YOUTH	GRADES 4 & 5
ADOLESCENT	MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUNG ADULT	HIGH SCHOOL
ADULT	18 – 65
SENIOR	65 +

Throughout the year we partner with community organizations to offer a variety of poetry events

PLEASE HELP US FLOURISH BY BOTH DONATING AND ATTENDING!

Rockport International Poetry Festival

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