First Annual Sierra Poetry Festival

Nevada County Arts Council presents the inaugural Sierra Poetry Festival that will bring together an array of local, national and international poets and performers to kick off National Poetry Month. With a keynote address by California’s Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, the day will be filled with readings, performances, workshops and youth voices.

Among the day’s line-up of poets and presenters are:
–Al Young
–Kazim Ali
–Genny Lim
–Molly Fisk
–Charles Entrekin
–Gail Rudd Entrekin
–Gayle Brandeis
-Mel Pryor
-MK Chavez
-Jahan Khalighi

As a lead-up to the Festival, fringe events will take place in the streets, cafes, art galleries, and local libraries to create active and engaging poetry experiences for everyone.

The day of the Festival will also feature Poetry Place, a literary vendor fair with books, information, literary items, and interactive multimedia activities. Also, a coffee bar and nutritious lunch options will be available for purchase throughout the day by the festival founding sponsor, Briar Patch Co-Op.