IPA Slam CRANDIC Qualifier 2026

The Iowa Poetry Association is hosting a series of four qualifying poetry slams across the state in the search for our 2026 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 18, 2026, in Des Moines as part of Poetry Palooza! 

The CRANDIC Qualifier will be held in Iowa City on Monday, February 16, 7-9 pm. Join us at ICON, 123 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA.

Hosted by the Iowa Poetry Association, Iowa City Poetry, and ICON.

WHAT // 2026 IPA Poetry Slam: CRANDIC Qualifier

WHEN // Monday, February 16, 7-9 pm

WHERE // ICON (Iowa Conservatory, 123 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA

HOW // Learn all details HERE. To compete, register ahead of the qualifier by filling out the Google Form you can find HERE. Full rules available HERE.

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