Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Poetry & Short Story Contest
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival is currently accepting previously unpublished poems and short stories for its 2026 Poetry & Short Story Contest. The contest is open to any author writing in English anywhere in the world.
The 52nd Annual Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival takes place July 2-5 at Twin Lakes Park near Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Winning works will be published on our website for visitors to read. Each author may enter one story (up to 4,000 words) for $10. Each poet may enter two poems (any length) for $10. Enter both contests for $20. All genres are accepted. Awards for both contests total $1,000.
Questions? Please email diane@artsandheritage.com or call 724-834-7474. For more information, see the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival website and the contest entry form.
