Golden Triangle Poetry Competition
Deadline January 11 (must be received by this date), formerly January 19. Recommended free contest for haiku on an annual theme gives prizes up to $500 for adults and $150 for youth. Winning haiku will be displayed on tree boxes in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of Washington, DC from March through May. Contest is sponsored by the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District. Send 1-2 haiku via online form. 2026 theme is "The Joy of Nature".
Source: https://goldentriangledc.com/event/golden-haiku/
Published: November 27, 2025
