10th Annual Sierra Poetry Festival

Sierra Poetry Festival marks National Poetry Month from the rolling foothills of California’s Gold Country to the rugged High Sierra, bringing a rich literary community together to celebrate the spoken word and reach out to new audiences in fresh ways. Through Sierra Poetry Festival we also celebrate California Arts, Culture & Creativity Month and we draw attention to our two coveted California Cultural Districts.

SPF “Fringe”

Thursday, April 16 - 3rd Annual Open Mic Poetry Slam at the Iron Door Speakeasy in the Holbrooke Hotel: Community members are encouraged to bring their best poetry and compete for a chance to read from the Mainstage on Saturday, April 18. Two winners will be selected by a panel of judges. Sign ups begin at 5:30pm!

Friday, April 17 - The Media Lounge at Nevada City Winery: Join us for a glass of wine and delicious bites, or tune in from the comfort of home, as we live-stream interviews with the Mainstage presenters. 5:00pm

Mainstage at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley

8:30am Doors Open

Featuring regional and national poets, presenters, workshop leaders and musicians for a day full of poetry and community. Special guests Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman will deliver their keynote at 11:00am.