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Flower City Poetry Fest 2026


  • Highland Bowl 1137 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 (map)

June 10, 11, and 12 • 6:00-8:30 pm 

Returning for its third year, the Flower City Poetry Fest (previously “Poetry in the Bowl”) is an open-air, three-day celebration featuring award-winning poets and musicians with deep ties to New York State. Immerse yourself in poetry and live music at the incomparable Highland Bowl. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in to absorb the lyrics of an exciting line-up of nationally renowned writers, beloved regional poets, and power-house local musicians. Stay to meet the poets and have copies of your books signed.

Find details and more information:wab.org/poetry-festival/

Presented by Writers & Books & Highland Park Conservancy.

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