# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: $20 before August 26th,  $25 after. Join us for the MAPO 2026 Finale & Award Ceremony! Competition runs 2 - 4:45 PM + more programming.About this Event$20 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL 8/26.COMPETITION FINALE RUNS 2 - 5 PM. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING BEFORE AND AFTER.Welcome to the MAPO 2026 Finale & Award Ceremony! The event will include the opportunity to meet poets from all over MA, a red carpet entrance, Medal Competition finals, a champagne toast, and after party featuring entertainment and an open mic closeout.Location: Smith College Conference Center, located in the cultural enclave of Northampton, MA.Address: 49 College Ln, Northampton, MA 01060.Arrive when you can!Schedule:*1-2 PM: Red carpet mix & mingle with hors d'oeuvres!*2-2:15 PM: Introduction of Regional Representatives, Judges, and Sponsors!*MAPO FINALE: Poets' introductions, poem readings, scorings, and individual medal ceremonies:*2:15-2:45 PM: Qualified elegies*2:45-3:15 PM: Qualified villanelles*3:15-3:45 PM: Qualified sonnets*3:45-4:15 PM: Qualified free verse*4:15-4:45 PM: Top poet*4:45 - 5 PM Team Medal Presentation5 PM - 6 PM: Open Mic6 PM onwards: After Party!Agenda🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMRed carpet mix & mingle with hors d'oeuvres🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMIntroduction of Regional Representatives, Judges, and Sponsors🕑: 02:15 PM - 04:45 PMMAPO Finale & Individual Medals🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMTeam Medal Awards 🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMOpen Mic🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMAfter Party & Entertainment
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/mapo-finale-and-award-ceremony/100001997982646881
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, parties, art, literary-art, entertainment, contests, it, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Location: Smith College Conference Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Northampton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smith College Conference Center
- **lat**: 42.3168667
- **long**: -72.640231
- **full address**: Smith College Conference Center, 49 College Lane, Northampton, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony being held?
  - **A:** MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smith College Conference Center, 49 College Lane, Northampton, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony?
  - **A:** MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony is organized by Massachusetts Poetry Olimpics (MAPO).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MAPO Finale & Award Ceremony sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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