BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Haiku Foundation - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Haiku Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Haiku Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20260126T180118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T180118Z UID:76353-1772236800-1772323199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission deadline: 7th Maya Lyubenova International Haiku Contest 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 7th Maya Lyubenova International Haiku Contest 2026 is open to everyone. Poets may submit in English or in Bulgarian. \nSee the guidelines here  URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-7th-maya-lyubenova-international-haiku-contest-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20260126T184036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T184036Z UID:76361-1769904000-1772323199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: Sharpening the greenpencil Contest DESCRIPTION:Sharpening the greenpencil Contest is competition open to anyone. Submit an original haiku in English\, with a theme of your choice\, in the classic three-line style. \nSee the guidelines here  URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-sharpening-the-greenpencil-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20260126T181320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T181320Z UID:76356-1769904000-1772323199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: Prix Jocelyne-Villeneuve 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Jocelyne-Villeneuve 2026 contest is international and open to the public. Haiku must be submitted in French. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-prix-jocelyne-villeneuve-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T072931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T072931Z UID:73745-1769817600-1769903999@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: San Francisco International Rengay Contest DESCRIPTION:A contest sponsored by the Haiku Poets of Northern California. A first prize of $100 will be awarded. Second and Third place rengay will also be selected\, but monetary awards will not be given other than for first place. Honorable mentions will be awarded at each judges’ discretion. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-san-francisco-international-rengay-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20260126T175100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175100Z UID:76351-1769472000-1771977599@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:the Stay Cool project: series of workshops in Australia DESCRIPTION:This series of workshops early in the year will introduce various styles and establish an international collaboration. \nThe handful of lessons will be presented by writers based around the world (Jason Richardson\, Lisa Germany\, Marco Sebastiano Alessi\, Greg Pritchard\, Sherry and Zoe Grant) and each workshop will offer their perspectives on poetic processes\, so you don’t need to commit to attend all of them and can dip in to get a sense of what each instructor brings. \nMore information here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/the-stay-cool-project-series-of-workshops-in-australia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251207T133457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T133457Z UID:75185-1765756800-1769990399@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: Betty Drevniok Award DESCRIPTION:Haiku Canada established this annual competition in memory of Betty Drevniok\, past president of the society. With the exception of members of the executive of Haiku Canada\, the contest is open to everyone. \nSee more here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-betty-drevniok-award/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251207T131347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T131347Z UID:75173-1765065600-1769903999@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission call: 2026 Haiku Canada Members’ Anthology DESCRIPTION:Members of Haiku Canada are invited to participate in the 2026 Members’ Anthology. This year’s anthology is being co-edited by Pamela Cooper and Mike Montreuil. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-2026-haiku-canada-members-anthology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_anthology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251207T124916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T145702Z UID:75169-1765065600-1768521599@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: The 2026 Haiku Canada Marianne Bluger Book and Chapbook Awards DESCRIPTION:The goal of the awards is to recognize and encourage excellence in published haiku and related forms (tanka\, renga\, senryu\, sequences\, haibun\, and visual haiku) in English. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-the-2026-haiku-canada-marianne-bluger-book-and-chapbook-awards/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251113T165927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165927Z UID:74333-1764460800-1764547199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: The Snapshot Press Book Awards DESCRIPTION:The Snapshot Press Book Awards are international annual prizes for unpublished book-length collections of haiku\, tanka\, and other short poetry. \n  \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-the-snapshot-press-book-awards/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251113T160906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T170637Z UID:74318-1764288000-1764374399@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: "Snowfall and starlight" A Christmas Haiku Anthology DESCRIPTION:Fresh Words – An International Literary Magazine invites poets\, dreamers\, carolers\, and quiet observers of the season to submit original Christmas-themed haiku for its special holiday anthology. \n  \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-snowfall-and-starlight-a-christmas-haiku-anthology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_anthology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251113T164004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T164004Z UID:74328-1763856000-1763942399@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: 15th International Polish Haiku Contest 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Polish Haiku Association is organizing its 15th International Haiku Contest 2025. Each candidate is allowed to submit one haiku in English with kigo in the 5-7-5 syllable format. \n  \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-15th-international-polish-haiku-contest-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250904T091825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T091825Z UID:73116-1763596800-1763683199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake DESCRIPTION:The contest is organized by the Haiku Award Executive Committee of the Association of Haiku Peoples of Albacete (AGHA) and sponsored by several entities\, including the Cervantes Institute in Tokyo\, the Miyagi St. John the Baptist Museum\, and the Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum. \nMarch 11\, 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.\nIn remembrance of this event\, AGHA is requesting haikus in Spanish (haikus written in other co-official languages of Spain\, such as Catalan\, Basque\, Galician\, or Valencian\, are also accepted) for the Children’s\, Youth\, and Adult categories. We are also requesting haikus in Italian\, French\, and English for the Children’s and Youth categories to promote greater and more international cultural exchange. \nThere are therefore three categories:\n– Children’s for those born in 2011 or later.\n– Youth for those born between 2005 and 2010 (both inclusive).\n– Adult for those born in 2004 or earlier. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-15th-anniversary-of-the-great-east-japan-earthquake/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251113T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T164927Z UID:74331-1762992000-1769903999@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: The Haiku Calendar Competition 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Snapshot press Haiku Calendar has appeared annually since the 2000 edition was published in 1999. Edited by John Barlow\, and featuring haiku poets from around the world\, the calendar continues a rich tradition exploring and celebrating seasonality in English-language haiku. \nSee the guidelines here  URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-the-haiku-calendar-competition-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T080040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T080040Z UID:73752-1761955200-1762041599@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: Autumn Moon Haiku Journal DESCRIPTION:Submissions to the journal  should therefore reflect a developed sensibility in its connection with nature\, expressed in a serious or light tone. \n  \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-autumn-moon-haiku-journal/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_journal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T072342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T072342Z UID:73742-1761868800-1761955199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: The San Francisco International Competition for Haiku\, Senryū\, Tanka DESCRIPTION:A contest sponsored by the Haiku Poets of Northern California. The first place winner in each category will receive a $100 cash prize. At their discretion\, judges for each category will award honorable mentions. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-the-san-francisco-international-competition-for-haiku-senryu-tanka/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T070648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T070648Z UID:73739-1761868800-1761955199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: l'estran DESCRIPTION:L’estran\, is the French-language counterpart of seashores\, the international magazine for sharing the spirit of haiku. They publish haiku from all parts of the French-speaking world. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-lestran/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_journal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T065320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T065320Z UID:73736-1761868800-1761955199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: Issy-les-Moulineaux Haiku Book Fair Contest (France) DESCRIPTION:Issy-les-Moulineaux Haiku Book Fair Contest is free french haiku contest open to everyone\, three age categories: 7 to 10 years old\, 11 to 15 years old\, 16 years old and over. Theme: All colors. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-issy-les-moulineaux-haiku-book-fair-contest-france/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T060919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T060919Z UID:73728-1761868800-1761955199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: Pure Haiku DESCRIPTION:Pure Haiku\, a gallery of selected haiku written in the English language\, is open to submissions of 5-7-5 syllabic haiku on the theme of Encircling. \nSelected haiku are published between 1st January and 31st March. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-pure-haiku/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T074442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T074442Z UID:73750-1761782400-1761868799@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Deadline Extended!: The 2025 Seven Hills Literary Contest/Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest DESCRIPTION:Sponsored annually by the Tallahassee Writers Association\, the Contest is open to English-language entries from around the world. \nThere will be a change in the Haiku category. This year\, the 5-7-5 structure is a guideline rather than a strict requirement. Haiku entries should evoke the sense of the traditional Japanese haiku. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/deadline-extended-the-2025-seven-hills-literary-contest-penumbra-poetry-and-haiku-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250107T081306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T081306Z UID:67601-1761177600-1761523199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Seabeck Haiku Getaway DESCRIPTION:Haiku Northwest sponsors an annual haiku retreat. A stimulating weekend of haiku sharing\, study\, and celebration\, with a mix of readings\, workshops\, presentations\, panel discussions\, writing exercises\, nature walks\, artwork displays\, a kukai (haiku contest)\, talent show\, and other activities. \nMore details click here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/seabeck-haiku-getaway/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Seabeck-Sign.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20251007T063732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T063732Z UID:73733-1760486400-1768521599@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Call: The Mamba\, Africa’s first haiku journal DESCRIPTION:The Mamba is edited by Africa Haiku Network\, promoter of haiku and related genres in Africa. They are looking forward to Africa themed haiku\, haiku about African sights\, sounds and settings.They may also accept haiku which explore a universal theme\, but they must delight and thrill us. \nSee the guidelines here  URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-call-the-mamba-africas-first-haiku-journal/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_journal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250904T080922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T080922Z UID:73109-1760227200-1760313599@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: 8th International Spanish Haibun Contest “Albacete\, City of Cutlery” DESCRIPTION:Albacete\, a city internationally renowned for its cutlery industry\, is home to the Association of Haiku Peoples of Albacete (AGHA) and the Municipal Cutlery Museum (MCA)\, entities that collaborate on various projects\, including the 8th edition of the International Haiku Contest “Albacete\, City of Cutlery.” \nTwo prizes will be awarded in the adult and junior under-18 categories. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-8th-international-spanish-haibun-contest-albacete-city-of-cutlery/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250904T084819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T084819Z UID:73114-1759276800-1772323199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:The 19th 2025-2026 World Children's Haiku Contest DESCRIPTION:JAL FOUNDATION biennially organize ‘World Children’s Haiku Contest’\, and is happy to announce that the 19th contest is to be held this year. \nThe theme of the 19th contest is ‘ Sound ‘. \nThrough the contest\, children are given the opportunity to compose haiku that will encompass their memories. The experience of composing haiku will also become a part of their pleasant memories of their childhood. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/the-19th-2025-2026-world-childrens-haiku-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250616T202457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202457Z UID:71367-1758672000-1759103999@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Haiku North America’s Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2025 HNA conference be held in San Francisco. The weekend theme is “discover.” The schedule presents papers\, workshops\, readings\, performances\, panel discussions\, exhibits\, and other creative ideas\, whether individually or in collaboration with others. \nView registration conditions here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/haiku-north-americas-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250904T084009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T084009Z UID:73112-1758326400-1758412799@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: The 27th HIA Haiku Contest DESCRIPTION:Haiku International Association (Japan) calls for Haiku for The 27th HIA Haiku Contest. \nAnnouncement of the winning works\nDecember 1st\, 2025 \n\nThe judges will comment on the winning works in the journal ‘HI’.\nAt a later date\, they will also appear on the HIA website .\n\nJudges\nToshio Kimura\, David Burleigh \nSupporters\nThe Nihon Keizai Shimbun\nThe Japan Times\nThe Association of Haiku Poets\nThe Modern Haiku Association\nThe Association of Japanese Classical Haiku \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-the-27th-hia-haiku-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250904T074127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T074127Z UID:73107-1757894400-1759276799@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Haikai MHP Contest DESCRIPTION:My Haiku Pond is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Haikai MHP Contest (2025).\nThe judges will be Sherry & Zoe Grant with Michael Smeer.\nThe theme is Music\, in the widest sense of the word. \nFor more information\, click here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/10th-anniversary-haikai-mhp-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250721T105524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T203044Z UID:72229-1756684800-1756771199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: 7th Morioka International Haiku Tournament DESCRIPTION:7th Morioka International Haiku Tournament. 1 Grand prize 5 Second prizes 12 Honorable mentions \nContest Special Guest Ms. Natsui\, Itsuki: After serving as a Japanese teacher for 8 years\, she became a Haijin. In addition to being active with her creation and teaching as leader of haiku group called “Itsukigumi”\, she organizes haiku lessons\, “Kukai Live”\, established high schoolers haiku competition called “Hiaku Koshien” . \n\nEnglish Section Judges: Michael Dylan Welch\, Toshio Kimura\n\nSee the guidelines here \n  URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-7th-morioka-international-haiku-tournament/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250721T100321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T100321Z UID:72218-1756684800-1756771199@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Deadline for registration: the 2025 YTHS Haiku Retreat at Asilomar DESCRIPTION:Yuki Teikei’s 50th anniversary Celebrating the Society and their Poets Asilomar Retreat November 6-9\, 2025. \nPhillip Kennedy will be at the heart of the 50th anniversary celebration as he launches his Yuki Teikei Season Word Handbook (this first volume focuses on Spring); introduces a ginkō; and leads a discussion of the seasons and seasonal transitions. \nFor more information\, click here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/deadline-for-registration-the-2025-yths-haiku-retreat-at-asilomar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250721T103824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T103824Z UID:72226-1755216000-1755302399@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: Haiku of the Week Contest DESCRIPTION:After the success of the annual calendars since 2021\, you’re invited to be a part of India’s first haiku-based digital planner. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-haiku-of-the-week-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTSTAMP:20260313T232526 CREATED:20250721T101651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T101651Z UID:72221-1755216000-1755302399@thehaikufoundation.org SUMMARY:Submission Deadline: French-language haiku writing competition organized by “Génération Mer” DESCRIPTION:Competition organized by “Génération Mer”\, a group of people committed to the sea. The competition is open to all individuals\, with no restrictions on age\, nationality or geographical location. \nSee the guidelines here URL:https://thehaikufoundation.org/event/submission-deadline-french-language-haiku-writing-competition-organized-by-generation-mer/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehaikufoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/event_competition.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR