2nd Annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival & 3rd Annual Poetry Pachanga!!

El Zarape Press

Sponsored by
City of San Benito * El Zarape Press * Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center

~Rio Grande Valley international Poetry Festial: Established 2008~

"Let the plethora of words commence!"

Founded by Daniel Garcia Ordaz and Brenda Nettles Riojas

Now Seeking Sponsors to join El Zarape Press.

Phone: (956) 358-7211

Celebrate National Poetry Month . . .

. . . With a plethora of international poets!

WHAT: "Valley International Poetry Festival & "2nd Annual Poetry Pachanga"
SEE LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE BELOW!!
WHEN: April 23, 24, 25, 26, 2009
WHERE: Click Here to see a list of 2008 Venues across the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas
ADDRESS: Headquarters: To Be Determined
TIME: Event times will vary throughout the weekend.
FYI: All events will be free and open to the public. Books, Chapbooks, CDs, T-shirts, etc., for sale.
Contact: Daniel García Ordaz, Founder, @ 956-358-7211

POETS, CLICK HERE FOR LATE REGISTRATION Registration is open until March 23, 2009

VIPF plans to offer:

an anthology (submissions now closed)

a poetry slam for youth (open to local high schoolers ages 14--19)

readings by college/university students

a poetry slam for adults (registered poets only)

poets in the schools

readings across the Rio Grande Valley

a possible field trip to the Dr. Gloria E. Anzaldua burial site (if there's enough interest)

proximity to South Padre Island, Texas

proximity to shopping in Mexico

proximity to shopping at new outlet mall

ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(unless otherwise noted)