Join us as we celebrate the official release of our latest anthology, the The Mountain Troubadour (published by Rootstock Publishing, 2026)! Whether you are a featured poet, a dedicated member, or a lover of the written word, we welcome you to join us for this special celebration. All members in attendance can pick up their complimentary print copy of the 2026 edition.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, June 27th from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Hayes Room), 135 Main Street, Montpelier, VT
Call for Readers: If you have a poem featured in this year’s edition, we want to hear your voice! Members with published poems are invited to share their work during the program. You can sign up to read online early or use the sign-up sheet at the door.
For full event information, visit the launch event page.

Help Us Prep for the Summer Festival!

While you’re celebrating, please stop by our interactive preparation table to help us gear up for our August 8th Summer Festival: Gathering Voices (full festival details can be found here).

The Summer Festival will feature an all day print making event using a roller-press and letterpress, and we need your help gathering materials so that John Vincent of Revolutionary Press can make custom, handmade paper ahead of time!

How you can help at the launch table:

Punch some paper: Spend a few minutes using a paper punch on old copies of The Mountain Troubadour. These punched pieces will be incorporated directly into the new handmade paper.
Bring fabric donations: Please bring any cotton or linen shirts or sheets you can spare. These will be broken down and used in the papermaking process.

Come for the poetry, stay for the conversation, and help us kick off the 2026 Mountain Troubadour in style while collaborating on this exciting summer project! We look forward to seeing you there!