The National Baseball Poetry Festival is a celebration of poetry (and other short written and spoken-word pieces) whose themes focus on Baseball—our National Pastime! The Festival also punctuates National Poetry Month, during which the nation pays homage to the world’s oldest and, arguably, most powerful art form! Furthermore, the Festival’s contests aim both to connect us all, and serve as lifelines for the love and appreciation of the Fine Arts and Humanities!
Over the course of four days, the Festival welcomes Baseball lovers of all ages, and features Baseball poets young and old… budding and professional! Festival highlights include two WooSox games, a Polar Park tour, a sunset catch on the field for all (bring your glove!), as well as Generative Workshop, Panel Discussion, Musical Feature, Poet-to-Poet Reading, a Youth Reading at the ballpark, and an Open-Mic Night in Worcester’s famed Canal District.
Most importantly, EVERYONE is invited to “try their hand” writing about Baseball, and submitting their piece to be judged and potentially recognized during the Festival. For each age-group, up to 20 pieces will be selected for recognition, so don’t hold back. Your piece could very well be among them!