Annual Terry Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival!
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for a full day celebrating poetry and literary arts, featuring keynote speaker Claudia Rankine, New York Times bestselling poet, MacArthur “Genius” Award recipient, and NBCCA winner for criticism.
The 2026 Student Poetry Contest opens January 1, 2026, with opportunities for Maine high school students and eligible undergraduate students to submit original work.
Visit the festival webpage for event updates, contest guidelines, submission details, and the evolving 2026 program. More details coming soon!
