Ipswich Poetry Feast is an annual poetry writing competition giving poets of all ages the opportunity to compete for over $3,000 in prizes. Widely promoted to schools, libraries and the general community, this competition attracts local, interstate and global entries.
| Opening Date | Monday, 9 August 2021 |
| Closing Date | Sunday, 3 October 2021 at 5.00 pm |
| Prize Money | Over $3,000 in prizes |
Entry forms available Monday 9 August 2021.
Entries for 2021 Ipswich Poetry Feast competition open Monday, 9 August 2021. Simply click the link opposite for the form you require and submit to be in the running for this year’s competition.
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| Competition Categories | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | Total |
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| Age 8-10 years | $100 | $60 | $40 | $200 |
| Age 11-13 years | $120 | $80 | $50 | $250 |
| Age 14-17 years | $250 | $150 | $100 | $500 |
| Open Age | $600 | $250 | $150 | $1000 |
| Open Age – Picture Ipswich | $300 | $175 | $125 | $600 |
| Other Prizes & Awards | |
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| 1st prize winners in above categories also receive a Certificate and Bronze Medallion | |
| Highly Commended (multiple awards in each category) receive a Certificate and Competition Memento | $350 |
| School Award | $150 |
| Total Prize Value * | $3050 |
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*Prize money may be subject to change prior to the competition opening date at the discretion of Ipswich Libraries
1. Picture Ipswich category: Poems submitted in this category must reflect an image from the Picture Ipswich website.
To be awarded to a school on the basis of genuine commitment to, and engagement with, the spirit of the Ipswich Poetry Feast.
| School Award | $150 & Certificate |
Bronze
Medallion