This image shows the “The High Level Magpie” is a depiction of the essential Edmonton bird pica hudsonia (aka the magpie) created by Ashley Rosenow of Illustrious Interiors as part of the mural that envelops the exterior of The Highlevel Diner.

Volunteer at our September casino

We need your help! 

The Edmonton Poetry Festival’s casino date is on September 8/9, and it will be our biggest single fundraising opportunity until our next casino event in 2027.

One casino shift equals roughly $2000 for the festival!

Casino revenue helps the festival pay artists and bring lively programs to Edmonton, and we depend on volunteers to pull off the casino—lots of volunteers. Without volunteers like you, the Edmonton Poetry Festival wouldn’t happen!

Can you help?

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Festival News

July 30, 2025

Help the Poetry Festival at its biggest fundraising event!

Volunteer at our September casino One casino shift equals roughly $2000 for the festival! Casino fundraisers are important to many Edmonton organizations because they are significant fundraising events. We need your help! The Edmonton ... Read More 

March 30, 2025

EPFS AGM, and we’re looking for new board members!

EPFS is looking for Board Members for our 2025/26 season! Read about board duties here and submit your expression of interest here. We encourage you to attend our AGM on May 4th at 2pm at the Capilano ... Read More 

March 16, 2025

EPFS unveils Festival ’25 programming & partnerships. It’s all about local!

Above is The High Level Magpie, a depiction of the essential Edmonton bird pica hudsonia (aka the magpie), created by Ashley Rosenow of Illustrious Interiors as part of the mural that envelops the exterior of ... Read More 

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The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in Edmonton and Alberta. The festival presents a range of poetic styles and artists: from slam to traditional verse; from internationally recognized poets to local stars.

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The Edmonton Poetry Festival supports several year-round community programs that bring poetry to the everyday lives of Edmontonians and enrich citizens' experience of our city through creative expression.

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