VIPF 2025: 4-Day Festival Schedule

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Here is our final Schedule for the 2025 V.I.P.F. Events

The public is invited to the 18th Annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival 

Apr. 24—Apr.27, 2025

All Times, Central Standard Time

Valley International Poetry Festival
****Day One****

• Thursday, April 24 @ 7 to 9 p.m.

  Welcoming Reception and Boundless 2025 Anthology Release.

• McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Ave, McAllen, TX 78501)

• Readings from ONE poem in anthology by anthologized poets.

  Featured Poets + Anthology Release

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  Valley International Poetry Festival
  ****Day Two****

• Friday, April 25 Poets in the Schools:
  various locations 10am-4pm

  The poets of VIPF travel across RGV schools to celebrate our festival, & a poetic close to National Poetry Month.

• Is your school, university or college involved? If not, reach out to Edward Vidaurre at rgvipf@gmail.com to set it up.

• Friday, April 25 @ 7 p.m. College/University Reading

  Join us for an evening of poetic expression.
  Immerse yourself in a diverse tapestry of poetry that celebrates the vibrant cultures of south Texas. Our Featured Poets will be sharing one or two poems apiece.

  Location: CommonSpace Coffee Shop: 2901 N 10th St F, McAllen, TX 78501

• Friday, April 25 @ 8 p.m. Youth + Adult Slam Poetry Night

We invite you to our Friday Slam Poetry Night on Friday April 25th at 8 p.m. during Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival. This even follows the University/College readings.

Special Guest Musical Performance by Gabriel Sanchez and Jacqui Fabiane.
Location: CommonSpace Coffee Shop: 2901 N 10th St F, McAllen, TX 78501

Valley International Poetry Festival
****Day Three****

Saturday, April 26 Morning Workshops & Readings

• McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Ave, McAllen, TX 78501)

• 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• 9:30 to 10 a.m. Meet & Greet

• 10 to 11 a.m. Morning Poetry Writing Workshop by VIPF 2025 Featured Poet Trier Ward

• 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Morning Readings: Featured and Registered Poets Open Mic

• Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m.
  Suggested: Cheddars, Maria Cruz (vegan), University Draft House, Los Asados, Eddie’s Tacos, Republic of the Rio Grande Grill and Cantina

  Saturday, April 26 Afternoon Workshops & Readings

• McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Ave, McAllen, TX 78501)

• 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Meet & Greet

• Afternoon Poetry Writing Workshop by VIPF 2025 Featured Poet Victoria Montes: “Spoken Word Occasional Poetry: Celebrating the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival (VIPF)

• Break: 2:15—2:30 p.m.

• Afternoon Workshop by VIPF 2025 Featured Poet Tezozomoc

• Delight Readings: 3:45—5 p.m. Featured and Registered Poets Open Mic

  Love Letter Coffee Shop

  7824 N Ware Road Unit 1

  McAllen, Texas 78504

• Evening Break: 5 to 6 p.m.

  Saturday, April 26: Poetry Pachanga XIX

  • McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Ave, McAllen, TX 78501)

  • Dinner: 6 to 7 p.m.

    Note: This is the only private event: Registered Poets (& Paid Guests) only.

  • Poetry Pachanga XIX

  • Featured Poets Readings: 15 min. apiece

  • Readings by Registered Poets (1 poem per registered poet.)

    Valley International Poetry Festival
    ****Day Four****

    Sunday, April 27 Visit to Gloria E. Anzaldúa’s Gravesite

    • Villa de la Paz Cemetery, Hargill: At south edge of Hargill on FM 493 and Cemetery Road.

    • 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Meet at Starbucks on Trenton Road & Exp. 281, Edinburg

    • 9;15 a.m. car pool or caravan to cemetery—about 20 minutes northeast of Edinburg, in Hargill

  Readings from and inspired by and in memory of

  Gloria E. Anzaldúa