Our mission is to support lifelong literacy and cultural diversity through the writing, reading, performing, and teaching of poetry in Northwest Washington schools and communities.
Upcoming Event: Poetry Voices Unite in the 13th Biennial Skagit River Poetry Festival
October 22nd – 24th, 2026
La Conner, WA
The 13th Biennial Skagit River Poetry Festival brings together a vibrant community of poets and poetry enthusiasts. This renowned event, hosted in La Conner, WA, showcases a diverse range of voices, celebrating the power and beauty of poetry. During the festival, attendees will experience performances, readings, workshops, and discussions led by acclaimed poets, fostering a spirit of unity and creativity. The gathering serves as a testament to the enduring impact of poetry, inviting participants to engage, reflect, and connect through language.
Read about our Festival Poets here!
To learn more, please visit our Festival page at www.skagitriverpoetry.org/festival-2026
POETRY FESTIVAL
Since 1998, the Skagit River Poetry Foundation facilitates teacher/poet collaborations to help build literacy skills in our classrooms. Students find their voice through poetry.
POETS IN SCHOOLS
Poets Change Kid’s Lives
“It [poetry] opens my mind and lets me express myself wholly.” – student quote
POETS’ CORNER
A Pulitzer Prize winning poet reads a student’s poem and then exclaims to the audience: “I wish I had written that!” Magic happens.
The Skagit River Poetry Foundation acknowledges that we host poets and hold activities on the ancestral lands of Upper and Lower Skagit, Swinomish, and Samish Nations. We honor and join them in their continued stewardship so this Place and People continue to flourish.