The Passager Poetry Contest for Writers Over 50 is an annual contest open to submissions from poets aged 50 or older. The 2026 contest had a deadline of April 30, 2026, and the winner received a $1,000 prize, publication, and a featured interview. Honorable mentions were also published. The contest is currently closed to submissions, with the next contest expected in 2027. Submission guidelines and details are available on Passager's official website.
Submissions: Up to 5 poems, no more than 40 lines each, with a cover letter and brief bio.
Prizes: Winner recieves $500 and publication.
Deadline: April 15