Thank you for purchasing this Fest Pass! We're excited that you'll be joining us for the festival.

This Fest Pass brings you the following perks:

Prepaid access to festival events, including workshops
Early registration to writing workshops (in person or virtual)
Guaranteed access to all workshops if you register before they reach capacity
A Mic Check Poetry Fest tote bag
More than $10 savings on total cost of festival events and tote bag
Pride in knowing you support spoken word artists in our community!

Q: How do I use the Fest Pass to attend festival events in person?

A: This email confirmation is your Fest Pass. For in person events, use your phone at the door to show us this confirmation email. Or feel free to print out this email to use as your hard copy Fest Pass to present at the door. Please note: You will be asked to present a photo ID at in person events to show that the pass is yours.

Q: I plan to attend events virtually. How do I use the pass then?

A: An email will be sent to you as a Fest Pass holder that explains how to get virtual access to festival events.

Q: How about the workshops?

A: As a Fest Pass holder, you will be invited to register early for the adult workshops that interest you. You will be notified by email when early registration opens and will be informed about how to use your Fest Pass to register for the adult workshops of your choice. Please note: space is limited. Fest Pass holders should register for adult workshops early to reserve their spot. Once a workshop fills, registration will be closed to all, including Fest Pass holders.

Q: Do I need to buy a Fest Pass if I'm a teen or have a teen who'd like to attend the festival?

No, you don't. Folks 13-18 will be admitted free to all events and workshops, though they will need to register for workshops beforehand to reserve their place. Registration for youth workshops will open by Oct. 15. Once spaces are filled, registration will close.

Q: I have a few more questions ...

A: Please feel free to write Lisa at iowacitypoetry@gmail.com with any questions about the Fest Pass.

All Fest Pass sales are final.

Mic Check Poetry Fest - 2025 Fest Pass