# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Free, family-friendly festival celebrating literature and poetry with live readings, music, food trucks, vendors, and art activities.About this EventThe City of Ocala, in partnership with the Marion County Public Library System, presents the first annual Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival, a brand-new addition to the Art Park Series! This free, family-friendly event invites the community to celebrate the power of language through literature, poetry, and the spoken word.Attendees can enjoy live Open Mic poetry recitals, local and regional author showcases, food trucks, literary community vendors, non-profits, and art-making experiences for all ages. The first edition of the “My Place, My Story: Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival” book will be available for free at the event, featuring selected poems from participating poets.This free event will host live musical performances by Def-i and Küf Knotz & Christine Elise, as well as community performances by Friends of the Public Library and the Ocala Civic Theatre.The open-mic poetry recitations will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring original works by student poets and professional spoken word artists.In the event of inclement weather, the Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2026.Participants and attendees will be notified of any weather-related changes by email. Updates will also be posted on the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Instagram page @OcalaCulturalArts. Please check for updates leading up to the event.For more information visit: www.ocalafl.gov/poetryfest. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocala/art-park-literary-and-poetry-festival/100001978428056575 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, open-mic, food-drinks, theatre, spoken-word, live-music, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ocala - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Tuscawilla Art Park - **lat**: 29.1922728 - **long**: -82.13468449999999 - **full address**: Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 Northeast 5th Street, Ocala, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/02fcc4c1ca22becd7812d3e0c00d8dc520b8f8a5e9cbd5e9496e33e710c74d91-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766240839 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival being held? - **A:** Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Tuscawilla Art Park, 213 Northeast 5th Street, Ocala, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival? - **A:** Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival is organized by Ocala Cultural Arts. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ocala Cultural Arts's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Ocala Cultural Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Ocala Cultural Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art Park Literary & Poetry Festival 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 Ocala, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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