Carter County Poetry Society

06/21/2026

Next sponsor up is one of our newest, The Olive Branch Market. Not just a place of deliciousness in Olive Hill but a gracious leader in modeling being a good neighbor! So appreciated--sponsoring the 'Where I'm From' category. https://www.facebook.com/olivebranchplatters/

06/19/2026

This August 30 event is free as part of this upcoming festival! Great opportunity!

We are so excited to announce our official author lineup for the August 30, 2026 Author Fair!

Everyone is welcome to attend this free part of the festival inside CoffeeTree Books and chat with these brilliant writers. Keep in touch for additional author announcements as we roll them out!

Check out the complete lineup of authors, view the schedule, and/or sign up for workshops here:
www.appalachianliteraryartsfestival.com/get-involved

Please follow our socials for updates and announcements.

We can't wait to see you in August!

06/16/2026

The Carter County Times has been a faithful partner to our group and our annual contest for always. Shout out to Jeremy & Nicole! They steadfastly support the Limerick category. Most grateful!

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Highlighting contest sponsors! Shout out to Megan Smedley, Olive Hill author. Megan sponsored all our children categories. We have lots of entries! Check out Megan's Worth It series: https://www.facebook.com/p/Megan-Smedley-Author-61569141191346/

06/11/2026

Sometimes what you cannot see brings out what you should see. Ask an artist-they'll get it. Join us for a workshop on this poetry adventure of hide and seek called Blackout or Erasure poetry. This coming Saturday, June 13, Laurel Gorge, at noon.

06/08/2026

Our annual contest is underway! Deadline 7/28/2026. See the details below. Hard copies while they last: Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc., Carter County Public Library, Olive Branch Market, Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, Olive Hill Depot.

06/04/2026

Is there a song that is the theme to your life? How about a whole bunch of them? Whether it's rockabilly, commercial jingles, or classical, everybody has a playlist. Put your tunes in poem form-any style, 32 line limit. We will read them at noon on Saturday, June 13th right near to Sandy Hook.

06/01/2026

Today is the first day of Lexington Poetry Month (LexPoMo). The goal is to write a poem everyday during the month of June. If you haven’t already signed up, you still have time. Head over to https://lexpomo.com, register, and start writing!

June is Lexington Poetry Month. Join us to share poems and support each other.

06/01/2026

Erasure or Blackout poetry can be seen as both a literary and artistic expression. Join us as Lorie Conley, our esteemed Vice President, leads us in a workshop about this very expression. Saturday, June 13 at noon at the scenic Laurel Gorge.