April, 2026

Event Details
The 2026 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is organized by Winning Writers located in Western Massachusetts, United States of America. The organizer is accepting humor poems written in English, up to
Event Details
The 2026 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is organized by Winning Writers located in Western Massachusetts, United States of America.
The organizer is accepting humor poems written in English, up to 250 lines in length. Both published or unpublished work can be submitted.
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
- First: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from the co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
- Second: $500
- Third: $250
- Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each
- Top 13 entries published online
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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