2025 California Poetry Out Loud State Finals

The 2025 California Poetry Out Loud State Finals will be held March 16 & 17 in Sacramento.

Click here to view the 2025 State Finals event program.

Sunday, March 16, 2025, 12 - 4 p.m.

Jean Runyon Little Theater, 1515 J. Street, Sacramento

Champion call time is 11:30 a.m.

Details: Round 1 of Poetry Out Loud, Poetry Ourselves Awards

Monday, March 17, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Capitol Annex Swing Space, 1021 O Street, Room 1100, Sacramento

Champions meet at 7:30 a.m. in the lobby of the hotel, walk with CAC staff to the venue.

Details: Rounds 2 and 3 of Poetry Out Loud, Poetry Out Loud Hero Award, Poetry Out Loud Awards