Thank You for registering to attend the 34th Southern Fried Poetry Slam Festival!

On behalf of the Literary Arts Council of Central Florida, thank you for your generous support of the 34th Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam Festival, coming to Orlando June 10–13, 2026.

Your ticket helps us bring one of the nation’s largest spoken word gatherings to Central Florida for the first time in its history. Because of you, hundreds of poets will come together to compete, collaborate, and inspire—and local students, emerging writers, and community members will have access to free, transformative programming.

With your support, we can:

- Provide paid opportunities for poets from across the country

- Celebrate and preserve African American literary heritage

- Honor the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston through the #ReviveZora campaign

- Showcase Orlando as a vibrant center for the arts

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to amplifying voices, building community, and investing in the future of poetry. Together, we are not just hosting a festival—we are shaping a literary homecoming that will ripple for generations.

With gratitude,

Board of Directors
Literary Arts Council of Central Florida

*Literary Arts Council of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID # 88-4149679 Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution. Please retain this receipt for your records.

Southern Fried Poetry Slam, 34th Annual Festival

The Poets Are Coming!