The Salish Sea Poetry Festival

For the weekend of November 7-10, downtown Bellingham will host the inaugural Salish Sea Poetry Festival: a smorgasbord of free readings and workshops, poetry-themed food and drink, art installations, poetic movie screenings, a bookfair, and more!

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The festival will culminate in the 2025 Salish Sea Poetry Slam--an audience-rated competitive poetry showdown featuring some of the most celebrated poets and spoken word artists in the Pacific Northwest.

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Supported by a grant from the Bellingham Tourism Commission, this event will be a perfect outing for families, bookworms, writers looking to hone their craft, and travelers on the hunt for an unforgettable weekend.

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Stay tuned over the coming weeks for a special "poetry lovers" deal on accommodations at the heart of downtown!​

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​If you'd like to be involved with this festival behind the scenes, contact us about volunteering, or consider offering a tax-deductible donation to support writers and artists.