Old Capitol Books is excited to be organizing the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival, October 1-3. All weekend long, we'll present a collection of poets and poetry in diverse styles and subjects. Events will be held at Old Capitol Books. Purchase your tickets today.

2021 Monterey Poetry Festival Schedule

Friday, October 1, 7pm
Festival Opening Night
Fundraiser for No More Deaths / No Más Muertes
Featuring:
Chris Siders
Aideed Medina
Nelson G Nelson
Jean Vengua
Alex Ramirez
$20

Friday, October 1, 10pm
Back Lot Poetry Open Mic
Hosted by Brian Sheffield
free

Saturday, October 2, 3pm
CSU Monterey Bay Poets
Hosted by Kenny Garcia
Featuring:
Daniel Summerhill
Chrissy Hernandez
Lizz Wiles
Rocio Carranza-Pineda
$10

Saturday, October 2, 7pm
Nepotism5: poetry and our own inflated egos
Featuring:
Brian Sheffield
Chris Carr
Jeff Erwin
Davis Mendez
Bedrooms
$10

Sunday, October 3, 3pm
Poetry Writing Workshop
Hosted by the Boukra Collective
$10

Sunday, October 3, 7pm
Zine Launch Party
Featuring:
Salt Water
Virgo Mag
Lowpass Magazine
$10

Purchase individual tickets ($10-$20) or a festival pass ($40).