West Fest: Front Range Poetry Reading and Social Hour

West Fest: Front Range Poetry Reading and Social Hour closes out West Fest, a celebration of writing in and about the American West. It takes place at Lighthouse Writers Workshop in Denver, Colorado. Come for a relaxed social hour with a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage. The main event is a poetry reading featuring Lighthouse’s top instructors. Special guest reader includes Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache. It’s designed for writers, readers, and anyone interested in Western literature and community. Expect an intimate, end-of-festival vibe—part reading, part farewell gathering. The draw is the chance to hear acclaimed voices live and connect with fellow Western writers before the festival wraps.