Ojai Poetry Festival

A biennial gathering of poets for two days of readings and discussion.

Previous Festival: May 18th - 19th, 2007

Poetry & The Voice Of The Earth


In addition to outstanding live readings by all four poets on two separate occasions, thoughtful discussion around the theme of the festival - "Poetry & The Voice of the Earth" - was followed by an inspiring audience question and answer session.

Other festival events included an open mic event featuring readings by Regional Poets and Teen Poetry Contest winners.

Photos by Sandra Grotsky / Vision Photography

Photos:

Sandra Alcosser
Sandra Alcosser
Sherman Alexie
Sherman Alexie

María Meléndez
María Meléndez
Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder

Laignee Barron, Teen Contest Winner, First Place
Laignee Barron,
Teen Contest Winner,
First Place
Anna Mae Reeser, Teen Contest Winner, Second Place
Anna Mae Reeser,
Teen Contest Winner,
Second Place

Alcosser, Meléndez, Snyder
Alcosser, Meléndez, Snyder
An Appreciative Audience
An Appreciative Audience

Ojai Mountains

Poetry In Ojai

Events are held in historic Libbey Bowl in the heart of beautiful Ojai, California.

Making A Difference

The Ojai Poetry Festival sponsors related poetry events in our schools, spoken-word performances around town leading up to the featured events, and a Teen Poetry Contest.

Support Poetry

Your tax-deductible donations help make all this happen. For more information on the benefits associated with each sponsorship level, please contact us.