Love Poem Contest - Free Event

Get in the mood for Valentine's Day!

Celebrate the romantic story of Concepción Argüello and Nikolai Rezanov that inspired the Benicia Love Poetry Contest.

Hear love poems  by Benicia Love Poetry 2011 Contest Winners

Enjoy live, romantic Spanish guitar by Gordon Rowland Refreshments and Sweet Treats

A red rose for the first twelve couples through the door. Bring family, friends and significant others. A booklet of the winning and honorable mention poems of the 2011 BENICIA LOVE POETRY CONTEST will be available for purchase at the event. For all information :

GIFT: As a Valentine to Benicia, many of this year's Love Poetry Contest submissions are available in the Benicia POEM HOMES during the month of February. You'll find these free poems in the POEM HOMES at the Benicia Public Library, The Community Garden on Main St., the Community Action Council, Arts Benicia, the Community Park, Benicia High School and the Poet Laureate's home .  Look for those pink, romantic sheets starting Feb 1st. Event sponsored by the BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE FRIENDS OF THE BENICIA LIBRARY, AND THE BENICIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM