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BIT OF JOY | Jax Poetry Fest

Published on April 1, 2025 at 9:45 am
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Hope at Hand, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through poetry, is hosting the 10th annual Jax Poetry Fest this month. The event includes poetry slams, youth poetry contests and workshops that are free and open to anyone. Whether you’re just getting started with poetry, want to refine your craft or just enjoy listening to poets, the festival aims to inspire the community and encourage creative expression for all. Events run all month. See the full schedule.


author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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