The 31^st annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam will be held in Knoxville, TN, on June 7-10. Hundreds of performers from across the Southeast will compete for over $8000 in cash and prizes in the largest poetry event in the world.

On Thursday, June 8, The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will cheer on the finalists from 6-8 pm in the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street. Bout 7 is in room 200A, Bout 8 in 200E, and Bout 9 in 300A. Come when you can and look for KWG members. WE’LL TRY TO BE CONSPICUOUS! The final championship bouts will be from 8:30-10 pm.

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