2025 IPA Poetry Slam CRANDIC Qualifier

The Iowa Poetry Association is hosting a series of four qualifying poetry slams across the state in the search for our 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Champion. The top two poets from each qualifier will automatically advance to the IPA Poetry Slam Finals to be held on April 5, 2025, in Des Moines as part of Poetry Palooza! 

The CRANDIC Qualifier will be held in Iowa City on Thursday, February 6, 7-9 pm. Join us at PorchLight, 1019 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA

Hosted by the Iowa Poetry Association, Iowa City Poetry, and PorchLight Literary Arts Center

WHAT // 2025 IPA Poetry Slam: CRANDIC Qualifier

WHEN // Thursday, February 6, 7-9 pm

WHERE // PorchLight, 1019 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA

HOW // To compete, register ahead of the qualifier by filling out this Google Form.  Full rules listed HERE.

WHO // You! And other poets and poetry lovers who enjoy a great show.