Harvest of Voices
The 2026 Harvest of Voices (part of the Mountain Harvest Festival in Paonia, CO) accepts submissions of original poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and essays from writers who live on the western slope of Colorado. You can submit 1 story or 3 poems. Each poem must be submitted separately as its own entry. No entry may exceed 1000 words. The 2026 deadline is Monday August 3, 2026, at 5pm, to be considered for a live performance on September 24, 2026.
Selections will be announced Friday August 28. Tickets will go on sale September 1
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Event Details
HOST
The event is hosted by the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, with co-sponsorship from the Delta County Libraries and the Paradise Theatre.
SUBMISSIONS
Writers from the Western Slope are invited to submit original pieces You can submit 1 story or 3 poems. Each poem must be submitted separately as its own entry. No entry may exceed 1000 words. They are then blindly judged by a committee. Selected writers read their work at the event.
VENUE
The main reading takes place at Sage Alley, a tented outdoor space behind the Blue Sage Center. Due to its popularity, the event often sells out and is simulcast to nearby locations like Curtis Hall and the Paradise Theatre to accommodate more attendees.
PURPOSE
It is a non-profit event supporting local literary arts and is a favorite event for many years, celebrating the bounty of the harvest season through creative expression.
Submit Your Work for Harvest of Voices
Key Submission Details for Harvest of Voices (Blue Sage Center):
- Eligibility: Writers from the Western Slope of Colorado only.
- Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026, by 5pm
- Length: Maximum 1,000 words per piece. You can submit 1 story or 3 poems. Each poem must be submitted separately as its own entry. No entry may exceed 1000 words.
- Guidelines: Work should not be overly graphic or profane, as it is a community event.
- Requirement: Submissions are blind-judged, and selected writers must read their own work at the event on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
- Submission Method: Submit through the online form at bluesage.org.