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Wetherby Festival Comedy Poetry Competition

14 Jul — 15 Sep 2024

Wetherby Festival is launching its first Comedy Poetry Competition. Entries must be in English and previously unpublished, and may be submitted in written or video form.

Prizes
£25 book token for winner in each of the following categories:
– ‘Funniest Poem in the World’
– ‘Funniest Poem in Yorkshire’ (i.e: by a writer living in Yorks)
– 12-16 age-group
– 11 and under age-group

Shortlisted poets will also receive critical feedback from the judge

Judges
Ian McMillan & panel

Find out more about Wetherby Festival Comedy Poetry Competition
Entry fee: Free
Adults Children Free