For the Reporter

Striped Water Poets hosts an all-day event during AugustFest at the new Community & Event Center at Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St SE.

The literary showcase is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A book and small press fair will also be in the center along with a presentation of Haiku provided by Michael Dylan Welch and Haiku Northwest and a take-a-book leave-a-book book exchange table.

The showcase is part of AugustFest, formerly known as Auburn Days, which runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the park.

The festival includes two entertainment stages, a beer garden, food, craft and specialty vendors, a parade along Main Street, a car show and free activities.

For more information, visit auburnwa.gov or call 253-931-3043.

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Poetry schedule:

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Christopher Howell workshop

1-1 p.m. – Lunch break

Featured poets:

2-3 p.m. – Polly Buckingham, Robert McNamara, David Axelrod

3-4 p.m. – Steve Cleveland, Sibyl James, Bethany Reid

4-5 p.m. – James Rodgers, Christopher J. Jarmick, Christopher Howell

5-7 p.m. – Poetry open mic contest (six prizes to be awarded)

For more information and contest rules, visit online.