Poetry at Round Top Festival

The 24th annual Poetry at Round Top Festival was held from April 17 to April 19 at the Round Top Festival Institute campus in Round Top, Texas. The program featured workshops, readings, craft talks, open mics, panel discussions, and manuscript consultations. The faculty included poets Katie Farris, Haleh Liza Gafori, Allison Joseph, llya Kaminsky, Charif Shanahan, Leslie Ullman, Laura Van Prooyen, and Edward Vidaurre. Pianist Daniel Anastasio will present a music and poetry program. The cost of the conference was $150 ($50 for students) or $75 ($25 for students) to attend only Saturday programming. Workshops and private manuscript consultations are an additional $60 each. Housing was available on campus and at nearby inns. Meals were available for purchase on campus. Registration was first come, first served. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations included accessible sidewalks and pathways as well as accessible parking. Writers contacted the Festival Hill Institute via e-mail at info@festivalhill.org for additional accessibility details.