The Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, established in 2008, is a four-day poetry festival in deep South Texas held concurrently in two countries on a full weekend in April. You don't need to register in order to submit to our anthology, Boundless. We feed you dinner on Saturday night as part of the Poetry Pachanga--the event that started it all. V.I.P.F. is a program of Art That Heals, Inc., El Zarape Press, Juventud Press, & FlowerSong Press with sponsorships and welcomes poets from around the world.

Join us in 2025, April 24-April 27, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the dates for the next Valley International Poetry Festival?

The Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, established in 2008, is a four-day poetry festival in deep South Texas on the last weekend in April.

Festival will begin on April 24, 2025. Please stay updated by following us on our Facebook page, Instagram page or following @rgvipf on Twitter!

2. How can I register for the 2025 Festival?

You can see our events live on Facebook and YouTube later or join our registered community at #VIPF2025 Registration will open in the fall of 2024. 

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @rgvipf and Instagram @rgvipf to get all the latest information.

3. How can I get a VIPF Poet to come to my high school?

For more information about the VIPF Poets in your school and arranging a visit to your school, email us at rgvipf@gmail.com

4. How can I read my work at The Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival?

Register at valleypoetryfest.org