Yes - see here for Tickets and Registration.

ALL Tickets including: VIP ALL ACCESS PASSES - 3 DAY Tickets. ALL Individual Day 1 Tickets ALL Individual Day 2 Tickets ALL Individual Day 3 Tickets Can be purchased HERE!

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No, all tickets are general admission. Some seats may be labeled reserved for staff, performers and panelists.

September 19th - Networking event is 21 + September 20th - Synergy - Adult Friendly September 21st - Family and Kids Friendly

Click HERE for tickets and all the details ! Date: 9/19 Time: 7pm - 11pm Venue: The Stork Club From NJ: Click HERE for driving directions. From New York: Ferry Service is available HERE! Parking: Available Via Valet ABOUT STORK CLUB: Contemporary with clean lines and a focus on unsurpassed panoramic views. Situated at the end of Port Liberté in Greenville, Jersey City, NJ, this structure is an arm’s length away from the Hudson River and boasts a panoramic view of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Verrazano Bridges and of course the NY Skyline.

What is COSPLAY? Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is the practice of dressing up as a character from a specific source, such as a movie, book, or historical figure in music or the arts. It involves not just wearing the costume but often embodying the character's mannerisms and personality. MORE INFO: This unique evening brings together creatives, visionaries, and art-lovers in an immersive celebration of poetic legacy and lyrical brilliance. As part of the evening's theme, we invite you to attend dressed as a renowned poet or lyricist who has inspired you—be it Emily Dickinson, Tupac Shakur, Bob Dylan, Maya Angelou, or any artist whose words have left a mark on history. We also encourage each guest to bring a short piece—a poem, verse, or lyric—to read aloud, authored by the artist you embody. This shared experience will celebrate the timeless power of words and the diverse voices that continue to shape our cultural narrative. Participation in the Live Reading Circle (Limited to Those With Full Costume Who Arrive Early to Sign up) CLICK HERE PURCHASE BUY TICKETS!

YES, Its is Optional - NOT Mandatory. What is COSPLAY? Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is the practice of dressing up as a character from a specific source, such as a movie, book, or historical figure in music or the arts. It involves not just wearing the costume but often embodying the character's mannerisms and personality. MORE INFO: This unique evening brings together creatives, visionaries, and art-lovers in an immersive celebration of poetic legacy and lyrical brilliance. As part of the evening's theme, we invite you to attend dressed as a renowned poet or lyricist who has inspired you—be it Emily Dickinson, Tupac Shakur, Bob Dylan, Maya Angelou, or any artist whose words have left a mark on history. We also encourage each guest to bring a short piece—a poem, verse, or lyric—to read aloud, authored by the artist you embody. This shared experience will celebrate the timeless power of words and the diverse voices that continue to shape our cultural narrative. Participation in the Live Reading Circle (Limited to Those With Full Costume Who Arrive Early to Sign up) CLICK HERE PURCHASE TICKETS!

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Click HERE for tickets and all details for JCPOFEST - Day 2 Date: Saturday 9/20 Time: 12 - 10 pm Venue: Museum of Jersey City History

As space is limited, we will have a couple of vendors and a pop up bookstore.

Click Here for Adult Tickets Click Here for Child Ticket Click Here for Senior Citizen Tickets Date: Sunday 9/21 Time: 12-3pm Venue: Museum of Jersey City History NOTE: Children and Seniors Tickets are FREE Must pre- register with Ticket to enter and to receive prizes and give aways!

Click Here for Driving or Walking Directions! Located in: Museum of Jersey City History at the Van Wagenen (Apple Tree) House Address: 298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 By Train: Journal Square Path Station CLICK HERE! By Bus: Journal Square Bus Station CLICK HERE! For directions to: Museum from Journal Square Path Station Click HERE

For the duration of the Festival the parking lot will not be off limits. All other information regarding accessibility & PATRON SERVICES and contact info See CLICK here.

NO The parking lot will be closed during Festival. A paid parking lot exists directly across the street from the museum. Street parking and meter parking on Bergen Avenue are other options. For directions to: Museum from Journal Square Path Station Click HERE

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Only Service Dogs are permitted.

Merchandise will be available during the festival.

Maps will be available online, during and prior to the event. (you may print at home prior to event)

The JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL will be a health-conscious event, following the latest guidelines for public safety. This means that standard best practices: getting vaccinated if you are able, staying home if you feel sick, wearing a mask if you are unvaccinated, and being mindful of the space around you–will apply. Part of fostering inclusivity in the literary community is making sure that our writers and attendees who are immunocompromised can attend without fearing for their safety. For more information about how to get vaccinated as well as up-to-date health guidelines, please check out the Jersey City COVID-19 portal here.

Please contact us here if you lost something on-site. However, The JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL and Museum of Jersey City History cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Please try to hold onto your things!

There are no bike racks at the event. but you mmay rent or park your bikes using CITY BIKES. Click here

Pre-registration on a First Come First Served Basis To help keep things fair and organized, we’ll be offering 10 open mic slots total. Here's how it will work: 5 slots will be available through pre-registration on a first come first served basis. (form with details coming soon). If you are one of the first five to submit your form to participate in the Open Mic you will need to purchase a daily pass for 9/20/25. *No exceptions. This will allow you to attend 10 hours of programming and enjoy all the festivities during the day from 12pm -10pm. Your purchase will help support the festival. 100% of proceeds will benefit the poetry community and children's programming. Poet Sign-Up Information – for Walk Ups - First-Come, First-Served (Limit: 5 Readers) 5 additional slots will be reserved for walk-ups during the festival, between 12 PM and 12:30 PM on Saturday 9/20/25. Poets who wish to participate in the reading are invited to sign up upon arrival. Please note the following guidelines: Sign-up will open when the venue doors open. At checkin interested poets will be directed to the stage manager. Sign up sheet will be available with this staff member in a designated area. Participation is limited to five (5) poets. Reader slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all five slots are filled, the list will be closed. If you arrive after the list is full, you are welcome to attend and enjoy the event. You may also choose to add your name to a standby list, should any of the confirmed readers be unable to participate.

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You can complete THIS FORM to join our waiting list!

Headliners are listed on the JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL webpage. ( The page will be updated from time to time) They are esteemed poets who are chosen by the JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL Committee. Contact us to be considered in the future.

At the heart of this vision is The festival's Founder and Creative Director, Melida Rodas, eco-poetry teacher and Jersey City’s Poet Laureate. Her award wining, multimedia, body of work is equal parts elegy and call to action. CONTACT her HERE for press inquiries !

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