JAX Poetry Fest Haiku Poetry Contest

# JAX Poetry Fest Haiku Contest Northeast Florida Residents 2026

Contest runs February 1-28, 2026
Writing Pays Off for an early celebration of National Poetry Month!

For Northeast Florida residents only. (Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties)

Adults ages 18 & up may submit one haiku poem on the theme of "rivers". Poems must be the entrant's original work, not AI-generated, and may not be vulgar, offensive, or profane.

Instructions:
How to enter: Submit your poem using the online form at this link:
CONTEST POETRY ENTRY FORM
The submission deadline is February 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

First Prize $100
2 Honorable Mentions - $25 gift certificate

Contact Ruth Van Alstine
ruth@northfloridapoetryhub.org
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