You are invited to the 
2026 Columbine Poets Fest! 

Hosted by Columbine Poets of Colorado, In-Person and on Zoom 

When: Saturday, Sept 12
10:30 A.M.– 4:30 P.M. 
Registration at 10:30 A.M.

Where: In-person at Desiderata Ranch
4617 W. County Rd 2
Berthoud, CO 80513

OR Online: at YOUR Computer or Phone 

Note: Please download Zoom and try it before the start time 
Featured Poet and generative workshop by:
Scott Wiggerman
 

Albuquerque poet and artist Scott Wiggerman is the author of four books, including Beginning and Ending with Emily: Ghazals and Golden Shovels, a collection inspired by Dickinson’s work; and Leaf and Beak: Sonnets. Wiggerman is co-editor of Dos Gatos Press, which has produced numerous books of Southwestern poetry. He also edited Wingbeat: Exercises & Practice in Poetry, a craft book that won the 2020 NM/AZ Book Award.  

Schedule
10 - Coffee and Conversation

10:30 - Contest Awards

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Workshop

The Ghazal—Writing its Rhymes, Rhythms, & Refrains  Tracing its origins to 7th-century Arabic poetry, the ghazal has been embraced by many modern poets, including Marilyn Hacker & Robert Bly  Discover an ancient tradition that employs impulse over rationality and revels in imaginative leaps  In this workshop, we will explore the ghazal’s unique dance, then write couplets (known as sher)  as we build the framework for a full poem  Join us to release the ghazal within you!

2:45 Reading by Scott Wiggerman

3:30 Open Mic 

In Person: 
Registration Deadline: September 10th

Register Online. (See Below)

You can pay at the door. However, if paying at the door, lunch is not guaranteed. 
Payment for the fest is accepted at the door. Lunch may not be provided if not registered by September 10. 
Order a T-shirt if desired. XL, L, M, S
Order a mug if desired or buy one at the fest!

ZOOM: 

Registration Deadline:  September 11th. 
Pay Online. (See Below)
Payment must arrive before the fest!

Step Three: Email secretary@columbinepoetsofcolorado.com to receive a Zoom code if registering for Zoom. 
Let her know the method of payment!

All other questions president@columbinepoetsofcolorado.com