Richmond Poetry Fest, hosted by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts), will return for its second year April 12-13. The free two-day event will include workshops, vendors, readings and activities for poets and artists of all ages.

On Friday, April 12, the Writers’ Den will present spoken word performances from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

On Saturday, April 13 events from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will include readings from local artists with a focus on publishing poetry.

From 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., there will be poetry, free workshops and local vendors. Also, Roscoe Burnems, the current Poet Laureate for the City of Richmond, will pass the torch to the next Poet Laureate, who will be announced on Saturday.

For more information, please visit www.visarts.org/rva-poetry-fest.