The Petaluma Poetry Walk is a free, day-long celebration of live poetry readings that brings together poets and community members in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 11a.m. to 8p.m., the event features 26 poets sharing their work across eight local venues. Come for one reading or stay for them all—the public is warmly invited to experience the power of poetry in any way that fits. Founded in 1996 by the late Geri Digiorno, a beloved poet and former Sonoma County Poet Laureate, the Poetry Walk continues her vision of making poetry accessible, vibrant, and rooted in community.
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