# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Save The Date: Our 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Elgin Community College. This year's theme is "Writing Down Our Roots." Award-winning poets, Diego Baez and Chasity Gunn will present workshops to families with children and adults. Pushcart Prize winner, Julian Randall, will speak about the influence of his African American and Dominican heritages and how his ancestors gave him a roadmap for Hope. We will end the evening with an Open Mic and Poetry Slam competition judged by former Elgin Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan, poet Ed Heinrich, and educator and documentarian Nick Thompson. There will be raffle prizes, hors d'ouvres, and books for sale, too. Early bird tickets go on sale March 10, 2026. We can't wait to see you there!
https://www.elginliteracy.org/upcoming-events

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/2nd-annual-poetry-and-literacy-festival-writing-down-our-roots/200029847195742
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, contests, workshops, open-mic
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 159

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189, United States
- **lat**: 42.01724
- **long**: -88.32253
- **full address**: 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots being held?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots is organized by The Literacy Connection.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Poetry & Literacy Festival: Writing Down Our Roots is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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