Dodge Poetry Festival 2024 Single Day Ticket - Friday

Poetry is for everyone at The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, October 17-19. Downtown Newark will be buzzing with music and spoken word performances in this joyful, community-driven celebration. Hear headliners Mahogany L. Browne, Tyehimba Jess, Claudia Rankine, Sonia Sanchez, Afaa Michael Weaver, Aracelis Girmay and more - along with dozens of activities, workshops, poetry slams and jams. And don't miss Saturday's free Family Fun Day in Military Park, with a DJ, community poets, drag storytelling, face painting and fun.