The Mad Poets Society presents the annual Mad Poets Bonfire. This longstanding Mad Poets tradition is a celebration of poetry and community that takes place around a roaring fire. Setup begins around 4 PM , and the event goes into the night. Though you do not have to stay over, there is camping available for those of you who wish to, so if interested bring your tents and gear!
Saturday Sept 14, 4 PM - Sunday Sept. 15, Noon
Ridley Creek State Park
Campsites 13 A and B
See below for directions
At about 5, we will have a generative writing activity for anyone interested. Then, as the sun goes down, we’ll light the fire and gather around to share our poetry. Musicians welcome.
Light snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. Absolutely no alcohol. Please be advised that this is not an event for children.
Directions:
Enter the park through the entrance on Gradyville Road. It is the entrance near the park offices, stables, multi-purpose trail, and the mansion. The entrance has a STOP sign.
Go straight, past the stables, mansion, and multi-purpose trail, Follow signs for picnic areas.
After a little distance, you will come to an intersection. Turn right to follow the sign for ‘Picnic Areas 11, 12, and 13.’
Go straight, and you will see a gate with a sign next to it for “Organized Group Tent Area 13.”
Once through the gate, the road will split. Go right, and follow the one way road to a parking area. You can park here.
On the right will be a walking path that will take you past restrooms and to the site for the event.