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Please join us for the 2026 Crestone Poetry Festival, August 21st-23rd. 

 

We are delighted to welcome an exciting mix of new voices and beloved returning poets. Among them is Aspen Everett, bringing their distinctive blend of Kansas roots and Front Range spirit. Jessica Helen Lopez will be returning with her wise words and dynamic passionate presence.  Art Goodtimes will open a playground for poets to explore how the alchemy of performance transforms inner inspiration into powerful expression. We are also preparing workshops on the publishing journey and other opportunities to deepen your craft and connect with fellow writers.

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Whether you are an experienced poet, an emerging writer, or simply someone who loves language, the festival offers a place to gather, create, listen, and be inspired.

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Stay tuned for additional announcements as this year’s Crestone Poetry Festival unfolds into a wild and wonderful celebration of words.

featured poets

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Aspen Everett

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Lyric Haworth

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Darci Meyers

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Art Goodtimes

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Rachel Kellum

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Adrian Molina

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Everett Wilson

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Catherine Gregory

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Jessica Helen Lopez

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Judith Oakland

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Allison Wonderland

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Crestone Poetry Festival Retreat Update: The Living Poem

A Celebration and a New Date to Come

We are rescheduling The Living Poem, our special Crestone Poetry Retreat guided by Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache.

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We look forward to welcoming them to Crestone on a future date for what promises to be an unforgettable retreat experience.

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