Contests of the California Federation of Chaparral Poets, Inc.

ONTESTS HAVE BEEN an integral part of the CFCP, Inc. activities for many years. They are intended to encourage the writing and submission of good poetry. Presently, three separate contests are open to both members and the public at large.

Two of these are held annually, one for grades 7 through 12 and one for ages 18 and older, with the winners announced and prizes awarded at the Convention. The third is a Monthly Contest, with the winners published in subsequent issues of the newsletter, Chaparral Updrafts.

Several local chapters sponsor their own contests. You may find information regarding these contests on the chapter pages.

Go to the Monthly Contest page.

You may download a PDF version of each annual contest flyer here. Note that in order to read these fliers, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader™ installed.

2008 Youth Contest

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2008 Contest for Adults

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NOW Available! We have prepared a set of Contest Guidelines with the youthful contestant in mind, but they are helpful for everyone. Also, aimed at our adult contestants, is an article on Judging Poetry.

Here is the 2008 Annual Contest Winners List!

The 2006 and 2007 winners lists are still available.