# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Rockford Certified Poetry Slam & Open Mic happens every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the RPL Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford, IL from 6-8pm. The event is free to attend.

Join us for this event during National Poetry Month 2026!

Rockford Certified Poetry Slam
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
118 N. Main St, Rockford, IL
6-8pm. Free entry.

There will be an open mic followed by a 2-round poetry slam.

WHAT IS A POETRY SLAM?
A poetry slam is a competition during which poets perform original work on stage. Each poem is scored by 3-5 random judges in the audience. The highest scored poets move to the next round. 

WANT TO JUDGE THE SLAM?
Anyone can be a judge at a slam, even if it’s your first one. As a slam judge you must make sure you use the same criteria to judge every poem. What that criteria is remains up to you. Don’t be shy about giving scores. Poets in slams sign up to be judged! 
When you arrive at the event, tell the host you want to judge.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/national-poetry-month-2026-rockford-certified-poetry-slam/200029910270458
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1102, United States
- **lat**: 42.27187
- **long**: -89.09451
- **full address**: 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1102, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam being held?
  - **A:** National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1102, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam?
  - **A:** National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam is organized by Dylan García Poetry.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam 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 Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If National Poetry Month 2026 Rockford Certified Poetry Slam sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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