This is a daily pass and does not include meals or an Encore. Please type the day you are wanting to attend in the notes when you go to checkout. You will also get a verification email. Questions can be directed to admin@nfsps.net
NFSPS Convention Catch Poetry: Stage & Page
Event Reservation
Convention Registration -Does not include meals or hotel. This option includes entrance to all events and a 2022 Encore.
This is a one day pass for Non-Members. You will receive an email verifying the day you will be attending before June 15th. Questions can be directed to admin@nfsps.net
This is the registration site for SLAM competitors: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-blackberrypeach-national-slam-poetry-competition-registration-tickets-520223361077
You are not fully registered until you get a confirmation email. This registration does not include meals or hotel rooms.
This option, (not for SLAM Competitors) is $245. This allows for full access to all events, presentations, awards, open mics, meals, and all other NFSPS 2023 convention activities, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, JUNE 21-26, 2023 Registrants also get a copy of the 2022 Encore. This does not include hotel rooms. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS OPTION YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL DAY or MEAL PASSES - THEY ARE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.
This is registration for the SLAM competitors only. This is only to compete. It does not include meals or rooms. $175
This is the ZOOM only option. No open mics or SLAM will be shared except Finals. Registrants will receive a 2022 Encore.
NFSPS Annual Convention Catch Poetry: Stage and Page Non-Member
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This is only for non-member convention attendance. Meals and rooms are not included.
NFSPS Annual Convention Catch Poetry: Stage and Page *Member* Guest
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This pass is only for Member guests. With this pass, members may have a guest attend purchased meals and awards.
This package is an easy way to purchase all dinners- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Dinners only.
This package is for all meals. Thursday Dinner, Friday Lunch and Dinner, Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Lunch and Dinner.
Dinner Thursday
Friday Dinner
NFSPS, Inc
Catch Poetry: Stage and Page
June 21 - June 26, 2023
West Des Moines, Iowa
Draft Schedule
| WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 | 12:00pm -4:00 pm | Optional Tour Living History Farms Tour $40.00 includes admission and shuttle. Preregistration required. |
| 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Registration table opens | |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Book Room Opens (set up only) /files/1219906/NFSPS Book Room Inventory | |
| 4:00 | Slam Orientation | |
| 4:30 pm | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Cash Bar | |
| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | STAGE Blackberry Peach Poetry Slam ROUND ONE |
| THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm | Registration table opens Rotunda |
| 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Book Room (set up only, no sales) | |
| 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | NFSPS Inc Board Meeting | |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch on your own | |
| 1:00- 4:00 pm | Book Room opens for sale of books | |
| 1:30 – 4:00 pm |
STAGE & PAGE: PANEL DISCUSSION Kevin Campbell Moderating |
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| 4:00 | Break | |
| 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Cash Bar | |
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5:30 - 6:30 pm
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OPENING Dinner MEET THE POETS—Pagers & Stagers Convention Madness Winners |
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| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | STAGE: Blackberry Peach Poetry Slam ROUND TWO | |
| 10:00 pm | Open Mic Poetry Reading |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Open Mic Poetry Reading |
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 pm | Book Room Open | |
| 8:30 am - 10:30 am | NFSPS Inc Contest Awards | |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break | |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am | PAGE: Jennifer L. Knox Strange Times for Rhymes: Writing Poetry After the Pandemic | |
| 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Luncheon - Poem by Invocation Contest winner Barbara Stevens Manuscript Award |
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| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Break | |
| 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | NFSPS Inc Contest Awards | |
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Break | |
| 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm |
PAGE & STAGE: IOWA SHOWCASE Panel members |
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| 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm | Autograph signing at book room for Speakers | |
| 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Cash Bar | |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Dinner - Poem by Invocation Contest winner | |
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | 1st Keynote SPEAKER (Iowa ) VINCE GOTERA | |
| 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm | Break | |
| 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm | Open Mic Poetry Reading | |
| 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm | TBA—Surprise event |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Open Mic poetry reading |
| 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Book Room Open | |
| 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Registration Open | |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | State President’s meeting | |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Break | |
| 9:45 am - 12:00 pm | Plenary Session (elections, reports, delegate votes) | |
| 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm | Luncheon - Poem by Invocation Contest winner Lola Nakashima-Brooke, Iowa Student Poet Ambassador Manningham Winners |
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| 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm | Break | |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | STAGE & PAGE: DRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF YOUR POETRY WORKSHOP Performing your poetry on the stage can feel overwhelming at times. Join Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey, a renowned Iowa poet, in this stage workshop. He will guide you through not just reading, but performing your poetry on the stage in a way that eases your nerves, captivates audiences, and portrays the feeling you've put into your poem. |
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| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | NFSPS Inc Contest Awards | |
| 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Cash Bar | |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner - Poem by invocation contest winner CUP winners |
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| 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | STAGE: Blackberry Peach Poetry Slam ROUND THREE: FINALS |
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| 10:00? pm | Open Mic Poetry Reading |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 | 8:00 am - 9:00 a.m. | Open Mic Poetry Reading |
| 9:30 am - 2:15 pm | BOOK ROOM OPEN | |
| 9:30 am - 11:45 am | PAGE & STAGE: PANEL DISCUSSION | |
| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Luncheon - Poem by Invocation Contest winner Blackberry Peach Performance Poetry Winners |
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| 2:00 pm- 2:15 pm | Break | |
| 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm |
Thomas Sayers Ellis WORKSHOP and Performance Thomas Sayers Ellis, words Luke Stewart, bass Andrew Latona, guitar |
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| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Autograph signing for Thomas Sayers Ellis | |
| 4:00 to 5:00 | Book Room-pick up all books (no sales) | |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Cash Bar | |
| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Dinner - Poem by Invocation Contest winner | |
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Thomas Sayers Ellis KEYNOTE SPEAKER ADDRESS |
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| 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm | Break | |
| 8:45 pm to finish | NFSPS Inc Contest Awards | |
| 10:00? pm | Open Mic Poetry Reading |
| MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 | 9:00 am - noon | Optional Tour World Food Prize Tour $30.00 includes shuttle. Preregistration required. |
Printed Registration Form
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FILE DOWNLOADS
2023 NFSPS Contest Brochure
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Convention Fellowship Form
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NFSPS Book Room Guide
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NFSPS Book Room Inventory
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