# Event Details - **Event Name**: POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida's Premier Poetry Festival The 4th Annual (2026) Festival Theme Is AMERICA 250! Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence Through Poetry!! ❤️🤍💙 CALENDAR of EVENTS POETICA AMERICA 250 | 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival - Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence Through Poetry ● MUSEUM NIGHTS: Community Open Mic. Thursday, April 9. | 6:00pm - 9:00pm UF Harn Museum of Art , Auditorium 3259 Hull Rd. Gainesville, FL. ● WORD SLAY Youth Poetry & Monologue Competition Saturday, April 11 | 1:00pm Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL. ● POETRY READING: Aliesa Zoecklein (WAG) Sunday, April 12 | 2:30pm Millhopper Branch Library 3145 NW 43rd St. Gainesville, FL. ● PROCLAMATION: National Poetry Month Tuesday, April 14 | 11:30am. Alacchua County BoCC 12 SE 1st St. Gainesville, FL. ● FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT Poetry & Music Friday, April 17 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL. ● SWAMP-BERRY JAM Poetry Slam. Saturday, April 18 | 6:00pm VECINOS 208 W. University Ave. Gainesville, FL. ● WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS: Community Panel Discussion. Sunday, April 19 | 5:00pm The Lynx Books 601 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL. ● WE THE POETS: Poetry Reading Wednesday, April 22 | 6:00pm The Lynx Books 601 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL. ● POETRY at THE PLANETARIUM ASTRONOMICAL WORDS | A Cosmic Exploration of Creative Expression Through Poetry Saturday, April 25 | Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL. ● SIDNEY WADE: Featured Poet Poetry & Creative Writing Workshop Sunday, April 26 | 1:00pm Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL. ● SIDNEY WADE: Featured Poet Poetry Reading & Book Signing Sunday April 26 | 3:00pm Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E. University Ave. Gainesville, FL - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/poetica-america-250-4th-annual-bard-and-broadside-north-central-florida-poetry-festival/200029113123233 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, open-mic, business, concerts, contests, workshops, music, entertainment, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 80 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Gainesville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Gainesville Flordia - **lat**: 29.65047852 - **long**: -82.41963938 - **full address**: Gainesville Flordia, Gainesville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/49a34bb47d3de646cc2c97d2a4f67e67602bb003de60a2ae9dd79d824d017407-rimg-w971-h975-dcffffff-gmir?v=1773883295 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival being held? - **A:** POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gainesville Flordia, Gainesville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival ? - **A:** POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival is organized by E Stanley Richardson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** POETICA AMERICA 250 - 4th Annual BARD & Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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