The 2026 Spring Poetry Contest closes at midnight on Friday, April 17th! Don’t miss this unique poetry contest where Poetry Society of Vermont members choose the top ten poems to be published in the 2027 The Mountain Troubadour.
PSOV Spring Poetry Contest
- Open: March 16 – April 17
- Follow the Guidelines linked below:
- Upload Poem in the form below:
- Spring Poetry Contest Submission Form
- You must follow the submission guidelines for your poem to be considered.
Members’ Choice Voting: Spring & Fall Poetry Contest winners are selected through members’ choice voting. After contest closing, an online form is sent to all members where they have the opportunity to vote for their top ten poems. The top ten ranked choice poems will be included in next year’s publication of The Mountain Troubadour. The members’ choice vote uses the Borda Count Method to calculate the choice ranking.
Special Note:The Spring Workshop and Spring Poetry Contest are now separate events. Be sure to follow the instructions listed above and if you have any questions or need help with your submission contact David at ex***********@********************nt.org.