Below is a list of of the events that occur once or several times a year. We also occasionally have one-time events - visit our calendar of events for a full list.
Bonfires
One of the oldest Mad Poets traditions, the Mad Poets bonfires bring poetry, music, and the great outdoors together. They occur once or twice a year in the Spring and/or Fall. After activities such as workshops and performances, we share music and poetry by the light of a carefully tended fire. Attendees are invited to camp overnight, but it is not necessary. Marshmallows included!
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
Mad Poets Festival
Every October, poets from all over gather at the Media Borough Hall to celebrate another year of creativity and poetry. The event spans the whole day and features between 40-50 poets. It is an inspirational day that builds community and brings together great people and great writers. This event is also always a food drive, collecting canned goods for local food banks.
Philly Poetry Festival
The Philly Poetry Festival takes place once a year in April at The Rotunda in West Philadelphia. It boasts readers from organizations and reading series from the entire Great Philadelphia Area. In addition, it features a bookfair where you can meet your favorite local poets and support them by buying their books.