2027 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar
The Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar is one of WFOP’s most cherished annual projects and a celebration of poetry with Wisconsin at its heart. Each edition brings together voices from across the state and beyond, highlighting the insight, craft, and imagination of poets with Wisconsin ties. More than a calendar, it is a gathering place on the page, an opportunity to share meaningful work, connect with readers, and take part in a long-standing tradition of honoring poetry in everyday life.
Interested in serving as a volunteer editor for the 2028 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar? We would love to hear from you. Please contact Rosie at wfop.calendar.mgrs@gmail.com to express interest or ask questions.
The 2027 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar is currently in process. We are deeply grateful to the poets who shared their work and to our editors, Kim Parsons and Sheryl Slocum, for the time, thoughtfulness, and hard work they have given to this year’s edition. The 2026 calendar sold out early, so be sure to pre-order your 2027 calendar today.
We extend our thanks to the 2027 editors, Kim Parsons and Sheryl Slocum, for their volunteer service and for the time, care, and dedication they have given to this year’s calendar.
2028 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar
GUIDELINES
Submission Period: November 1, 2026-February 7, 2027
Editors: TBA
Theme: TBA
The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets will begin accepting poems for the 2028 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar beginning November 1, 2026. Poets must be at least 18, a resident of Wisconsin or have a close connection to Wisconsin. Submissions received prior to November 1 will be returned. Deadline for submissions is February 7, 2027.
Interested in serving as a volunteer editor for the 2028 Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar? We would love to hear from you. Please contact Rosie at wfop.calendar.mgrs@gmail.com to express interest or ask questions.
Please adhere to the guidelines below:
1. Submit up to two poems, single-spaced, not centered. Shorter poems preferred. Poems longer than 34 lines, counting stanza breaks, will not be accepted. Prepare your poems in a single Word document using the file name “[last name] [first name]”. If your poem is “Untitled,” please specifically point that out. We will accept one poem per poet maximum.
2. Previously published work accepted. Include the name of the publication where it first appeared and confirm that no copyright exists to limit dissemination of the poem in the Calendar.
3. In your Word document, please include along with your poems: your name, street address, phone, email, and a short bio written in third person (30- word maximum). Please include ALL information requested, or your submission will be disqualified. Bios longer than the 30-word maximum will also disqualify the entry. Remember to format your file name as noted above.
4. Submissions must be made online. (A link will be shared later in the year.) We will not accept any handwritten, emailed, or snailmailed submissions.
5. If you are strugging with the online entry or have any other questions or difficulties, please reach out to Rosie at wfop.calendar.mgrs@gmail.com for assistance.
6. You will receive an email confirmation of submission automatically.
7. The selection process takes time, so please allow a minimum of 30 days after the close of the contest before expecting any acceptance or decline.
8. Deadline for submissions: 11:59 p.m. on February 7, 2026. Poems arriving after that time will not be considered. Mailed submissions must be postmarked no later than February 7, 2027.