The Alabama Renaissance Faire sponsors an annual sonnet-writing contest each October. Sonnets may be Petrarchan/Italian, Shakespearean/English, or Spenserian/English, but it is NOT required. 

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Student work will be judged in two divisions:

Junior High (grades 7-8).
Senior High (grades 9-12).

In keeping with the spirit of the competition, each winner (first, second and third place in each division) will receive a handsome book to add to his/her personal library.  Several honorable mention ribbons will also be awarded. 

 

Teachers this is an excellent way for your students to be involved in the Alabama Renaissance Faire’s many activities, so we urge you to encourage your students to enter. Students may also enter the contest without teacher sponsorship. 

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Submissions Guidelines:

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1. Entries must be typed or printed.

2. Entries must include the following heading:

     a. Student Name

     b. Grade Level

     c. Teacher Name or Parent Name (if Homeschooled)

     d. School Name or Homeschool Designation

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Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 4, 2023

   

All entries must be mailed, delivered (e-mail for appointment)

  or e-mailed (director@alrenfaire.org) to:

 

Billy Warren

City-County Government Building

102 South Court Street, 2nd Floor

Florence, AL 35630

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