Festival Activities

Note: Events take place at Polar Park and nearby Venues.

Thursday, May 13, 2027

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Poets Informal Gathering (The White Eagle)

Friday, May 14, 2027

9:30 AM – 12 PM

Two back-to-back Generative Workshops (JMAC) DETAILS

1:00 – 3:15 PM

New Features: “Baseball’s Roots” and “Spirituality and Sports”

3:45 PM

Welcome Reception at Polar Park (DCU Club)

5:00 PM

Ballpark Tour

6:05 PM

WooSox Game vs. Buffalo Bisons (a Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays)

Time TBA

Post-Game Fireworks
Baseball Musical Feature at the JMAC

Saturday, May 15, 2027

9:30 – 11:00 AM

Poets & Publishers Panel (TBA) DETAILS

12:30 – 2:30 PM

Mid-Day Open Mic (TBA)

2:30 – 4:00 PM

Youth Poetry Readings (Polar Park)
Poetry groups meet (TBA)

4:05 PM

WooSox Game vs. Buffalo Bisons (a Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays), plus a Sunset Catch on the Field

7:30 – 11:30 PM

Open-Mic Night (TBA)

Sunday, May 16, 2027

9:00 – 11:00 AM

Coffee with Poets at BirchTree Bread Company