One Word Poetry Festival

One Word Poetry Festival This year's festival is May 3--June 2, 2024!

The One Word Poetry Festival is an annual 4-day poetry festival in Rock Hill, SC consisting of workshops, open mics, readings, competitions and public art to highlight the impact of poetry in the community.

We had an incredible time at this weekend’s One Word Poetry Festival. We had great crowds at each event, powerful poetry...
05/31/2026

We had an incredible time at this weekend’s One Word Poetry Festival. We had great crowds at each event, powerful poetry, and great energy!

Thanks to every poet and artist who graced our stages, every vendor who served, the workshop facilitators who taught, and to everyone who came and had a great time.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
South Arts
Arts Council of York County

Rock Hill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Slow Play Brewing
Women's Art Initiative

Super special thanks to
Photographer:
Videographer: K 12 Marketing

More to come!

At 2pm join us for for the Poetry Mixer and showcase! We’ll have light refreshments and then enjoy a reading from our Po...
05/30/2026

At 2pm join us for for the Poetry Mixer and showcase! We’ll have light refreshments and then enjoy a reading from our Poet Laureate Carlo L'Chelle Dawson and Yourh Poet Laureate Kh’Mani Gilliam! It’s FREE AND AT York County Library. Join us!

We had an amazing turnout for Vibes & Verses open mic last night! Thanks to all the artists who performed and those who ...
05/30/2026

We had an amazing turnout for Vibes & Verses open mic last night! Thanks to all the artists who performed and those who came and enjoyed.
Today we have poetry workshops at 10a led by de’angelo dia and 11:15a by Angelina Brooks! See you there

Want to be a part of the One Word Poetry Festival 2026 team? Then sign up today to volunteer at this year’s festival. We...
05/21/2026

Want to be a part of the One Word Poetry Festival 2026 team? Then sign up today to volunteer at this year’s festival. We have multiple roles available and we appreciate your help.

Visit onewordpoetryfestival.com to sign up today!

05/12/2026

Are you ready?! Join us May 29 & 30 for the 6th Annual One Word Poetry Festival. Visit onewordpoetryfestival.com for details and tix!

The wait is over! Here is the official lineup of events for this year’s . It’ll be an amazing weekend of readings, musi...
05/11/2026

The wait is over! Here is the official lineup of events for this year’s . It’ll be an amazing weekend of readings, music, workshops, competitions and community.

This will also be some of the last events hosted in the Gettys Center so come out, enjoy yourself, and pack it out one last time!

Special thanks to our sponsors .art.initiative

The One Word Poetry Festival is back. Mark your calendars for May 29-30, 2026!Join us for a weekend of open mics, live m...
04/22/2026

The One Word Poetry Festival is back. Mark your calendars for May 29-30, 2026!

Join us for a weekend of open mics, live music, readings, competitions and community! More to come.

A few scenes from our during the 5th annual ! We had a PACKED house and heard some amazing poetry. Thanks to and fo...
06/10/2025

A few scenes from our during the 5th annual ! We had a PACKED house and heard some amazing poetry.

Thanks to and for setting the mood, for the dope painting, Kay’s cuisine for the food, and for the beverages.

Special thanks again to our sponsors:






art.initiative

Get ready for tonight’s Vibes & Verses open mic featuring r&b/soul band MelloGroove and an amazing lineup of poets and a...
05/30/2025

Get ready for tonight’s Vibes & Verses open mic featuring r&b/soul band MelloGroove and an amazing lineup of poets and artists.

We’ll also have a live painting and beverages fron Green Space.

Please note due to weather this event will be inside.

Come out and hit the mic or just sit back and enjoy! FREE ENTRY

Join us tonight May 29th as we honor and officially welcome Rock Hill’s new Poet Laureate Carlo L'Chelle Dawson! This ...
05/29/2025

Join us tonight May 29th as we honor and officially welcome Rock Hill’s new Poet Laureate Carlo L'Chelle Dawson!

This will be a night of appreciation as our Founder and Poet Laureate Emeritus passes the mantle on to her. It’s even more special because today is also her wedding anniversary!
Kick the One Word Poetry Festival with us!

Starts at 7pm!

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29730-29733

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