# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg invites you to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy through spoken word at our annual MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival! 

REGISTER HERE: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/wacharrisburg/2026-mlk-international-poetry-storytelling-festival

WACH consistently recognizes the importance and significance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, and fosters community engagement through its annual celebration of the occasion. Each year, WACH brings together a diverse group of talented and passionate individuals, including local poets and spoken word artists who use their craft to pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. King. The commemoration is also marked by a unique poetry and storytelling competition that is open to high school and college students. Beyond providing a platform for local artists to showcase their skills, this event encourages young people to engage with the key messages and values Dr. King espoused, such as equality, justice, and respect for one’s fellow human beings.

This year, WACH invites high school and college students to submit original short stories, essays (under 1000 words), and poems on the theme: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Please submit your work to wachmlkfestival@gmail.com by January 9th. You can read more about the festival and competition at wacharrisburg.org

Refreshments are included!

Thank you to our sponsors, PennLive, Pennian Bank, Capitol Blue Cross, HACC, and UPMC!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/mlk-international-poetry-and-storytelling-festival/200029476433327
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, storytelling, contests, martin-luther-king-day, spoken-word, koningsdag
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrisburg
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cooper Student Center
- **lat**: 40.29667039
- **long**: -76.88601418
- **full address**: Cooper Student Center, Harrisburg, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival being held?
  - **A:** MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cooper Student Center, Harrisburg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival?
  - **A:** MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival is organized by World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival 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 Harrisburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MLK International Poetry & Storytelling Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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