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Berkeley Poetry Festival 2026

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Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to experience. It is a fundraiser, there will be prizes & other delights to purchase.
Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 5th St., Berkeley, CA

Event Details

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Berkeley Poetry Festival presents Poetry Takes Root, a free community fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth Street in Berkeley. The celebration will feature readings by Natasha Dennerstein, Jennifer Hasegawa, and James Cagney, along with music, dance, refreshments, community prizes, and opportunities to support Berkeley Poetry Festival. Funds raised will help the organization expand its programs, partnerships, and opportunities for poets and audiences. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. For information and accessibility inquiries, contact theberkeleypoetryfestival@gmail.com or visit https://www.berkeleypoetryfestival.com

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Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to experience. It is a fundraiser, there will be prizes & other delights to purchase.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Community, In Person, Literature
Venue: Donkey & Goat Winery
Address: 1340 5th St., Berkeley, CA