41st Annual Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony
For over four decades, the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council has proudly partnered with the New Braunfels Writers Guild to host the Annual Poetry Contest — a cherished tradition that celebrates the creative spirit of our community. This contest invites poets of all ages and backgrounds to share their voices through playful verse, reflective prose, or evocative storytelling. The 2025 contest is now closed, and we were truly inspired by the powerful submissions we received. Thank you to everyone who entered—your creativity and passion continue to make this long-standing tradition a meaningful celebration of language, imagination, and community.
We are excited to honor this year’s winners at the Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony on June 6, 2025, held during our First Friday Art Haus event in downtown New Braunfels. Join us from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for an evening of celebration, featuring live readings of the winning submissions that bring the art of poetry to life.
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Proudly Supported by HEB
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We are thrilled to announce that this year's poetry contest is proudly supported by HEB. Their commitment to supporting the arts helps make this tradition possible, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership.
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2024 Poetry Contest Recap
On April 27, 2024, the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council proudly celebrated the 40th Annual Poetry Contest, a milestone event sponsored and facilitated by the New Braunfels Writers Guild. This year’s contest featured a remarkable array of entries from 7th and 8th graders, high school students, and adults, highlighting the literary talents of our community across generations. The event not only honored the creativity of our local poets but also reinforced the Arts Council’s commitment to fostering artistic expression and celebrating the written word in New Braunfels.