Blackberry Peach National Poetry Slam

The BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam brings together poets who are practiced at performance and existing members, primarily page poets, to give voice to their poems. With 43 competitors from across the country, The BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam is the sole qualifier for the U.S. representative at the World Poetry Slam and takes home $2000 in prize money!

The BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam takes place in collaboration with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) Annual Convention. All are invited to register for convention events as well as slam events.

We encourage anyone not competing in the competition – whether you’re attending the NFSPS Annual Convention or a member of the general public interested in the slam – to attend the full week of slam events.

Everyone is welcome to attend the preliminary rounds for free. Also, everyone is invited to participate in the themed open mics for free – so long as the poetry fits the theme for that evening.

To attend the BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam Finals, tickets will be available for the general public or are included for attendees of the NFSPS Annual Convention.