24th Annual Plunkett Poetry Festival
Schedule
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
46 University Drive, Augusta, ME, United States, Maine 04330 | Augusta, ME
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24th Annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 In Person at Jewett Hall, Augusta Campus + Online
🎟️ Free and Open to the Public
Poetry will take the mic and the moment at the 24th Annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival at the University of Maine at Augusta!
Join us for a full day of workshops, readings, community conversation, and a keynote address from award-winning poet and cultural critic Claudia Rankine. Whether you are a lifelong poetry devotee, a student testing the waters, or someone who simply loves language that lingers, this festival opens the door wide.
What to Expect:
• Generative poetry workshops (space is limited)
• Student poetry contest celebrating Maine high school and undergraduate writers
• Keynote address by Claudia Rankine
• Community readings and shared celebration of poetic craft
• Opportunities to gather, listen, and connect
This beloved UMA tradition honors the legacy of Terry Plunkett and continues to amplify voices from across Maine and beyond. The festival unfolds throughout the day, both in Jewett Hall and online, making it accessible wherever you are.
For the full schedule, workshop details, contest information, and virtual access links, visit: uma.edu/plunkett
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46 University Drive, Augusta, ME, United States, Maine 04330Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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