The nation’s hottest wordsmiths are descending upon the City of Pompano Beach for the 32nd Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam. Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that this electrifying four-day festival will take place June 12-15, 2024, and is a celebration of spoken word, performance poetry, and the power of community. Over 200 poets will battle it out for bragging rights and a chance to be crowned champion. The festival takes place across Pompano Beach’s cultural hub, including the Ali Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, and the beach! Tickets are $25 for a festival pass, which includes the preliminary bouts and Final Stage.