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Register for the 2023 Massachusetts Poetry Festival!

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FAQ #masspoetryfestival

Who puts on this Festival?

Mass Poetry, a nonprofit organization that supports poets and poetry and broadens the audience for poetry in Massachusetts, puts on the festival. This is our 12th year hosting it. The Mass Poetry Festival began in Lowell in 2008 and has been in Salem for many years. After the virtual Festival in 2018, this is our first year back on the ground.

How can I purchase a ticket/button or merchandise?

How much does a button cost?

What if I only want to attend one day/one session?

What is included in general admission?

Does general admission get me into see the rest of the Peabody Essex Museum?

I bought a button/ticket online. How do I get it?
When you first arrive in Salem, check in to headquarters and pick up your Festival button. The Festival button grants you access to Festival events throughout the entire weekend. Headquarters this year is in the PEM Connect Building (135 Essex St in Salem), which is directly next to the PEM’s main entrance. If you have already registered for a ticket through Eventbrite, you can also pick up your buttons at our info booth on Essex St (outdoors near Old Town Hall) or inside the Peabody Essex Museum at our info table. If you haven’t yet reserved an Eventbrite ticket, we recommend pre-registering to save time when you arrive at the Festival: Pre-Registration Link.

Headquarters Hours:
- Friday: 12-7
- Saturday: 9-6
- Sunday: 9-5
If you are coming in for an evening event outside of headquarters hours, go straight to the event venue and volunteers there will be able to assist you.

I registered but I'm having trouble accessing my tickets online.

No worries! As long as we have your name on Eventbrite, you’ll be fine to check in without the printed fest tickets. On the day of the Festival, please check in at headquarters at the PEM Connect Building (brick building next to Peabody Essex Museum – 135 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. When you check in, you’ll get your Festival buttons which will get you into the PEM and all other events.

Do I have to reserve my spot for events on Sched?

How do I sign up for Sched?

You can go to https://masspoetryfest2023.sched.com/ and select the “sign up” button in the top corner. From there, you can make an account with your email and once you do that you’re all set to start adding events to your own schedule! It will definitely be easier on a desktop. There is also a Sched app! The app is free and easy to use. Once you make an account on the app, you can search for the festival and start from there.

Can I have a printed events schedule?
Printed copies of the schedule will be available at several spots during the Festival. There are limited copies and we ask that you share with your group if possible! When you arrive at the Festival, you can pick them up at these locations:
- Festival Headquarters in PEM Connect (brick building to the left of the Peabody Essex Museum – 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970)
- Info Booth in front of Old Town Hall (32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970)
- Festival table in the PEM lobby
You can access the full schedule online at: masspoetryfest2023.sched.com/

Where is the nearest restroom at the Festival?

When is the Book Fair/Small Press Fair?

Are buildings handicap accessible?

Where should I park?

Where should I eat?

I can't make it the Festival in person. Will any programming be online?

How can I make a donation to Mass Poetry/the Festival?

Please email questions to [email protected]