BETHANY IN BLOOM 

Saturday, May 3 | 10 AM – 4 PM
 

💛 Why This Day Matters

After a 10-year hiatus, the Bethany in Bloom neighborhood festival is blossoming back to life—and Larksong is proud to be a part of it. The shops and businesses all along N. Cotner Blvd from Holdrege to Aylesworth streets will be celebrating spring! Vendors, music, community service organizations, and neighbors will all be gathering for a day of building community and having fun.  As a nonprofit writing center, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect people, spark creativity, and build strong communities so we're pulling out all the stops and diving in to the fun!

Larksong Sponsored Events

On May 3, we’re inviting writers, readers, neighbors, and friends to join us in a day-long celebration of words—through writing, poetry, scavenger hunts, and shared creativity. Every moment of this festival is designed to uplift the arts and amplify Larksong’s mission.

All funds raised during the event go directly to support our programs—and thanks to the Give to Lincoln Day event happening all of May, your donation will be matched and go even further.

📅 Larksong Festival Schedule

🕙 10 AM – 4 PM | Write-a-Thon*
 Writers commit to creating as much as they can in one day—poems, essays, short stories, or whatever inspires them. Visitors are welcome to stop by, donate, and cheer them on!

📚 All Day | Book Sale
 Shop a curated selection of books and support local authors. Every book sold helps fund Larksong's mission.

🌼 All Day | Story Starter Quest
 Pick up a map and explore the neighborhood! Each participating business will display a unique poetry or story prompt to spark your imagination.

🎤 Slam Poetry Showcase | 12 to 1 pm
 Enjoy powerful, original performances by featured poets. Come be inspired by voices that move and shake the room.

🎉 Donor Recognition | Birds of a Feather
 Supporters will be honored with colorful “Birds of a Feather” displayed in Larksong’s windows—a public celebration of generosity and community spirit.

*✍️ What Is the Write-a-Thon?

Larksong’s Spring Festival Write-a-Thon is a one-day creative challenge and community fundraiser. Writers of all experience levels commit to writing for as much of the day as they can—on site or remotely—while collecting pledges from supporters. All funds raised support Larksong and are amplified through the Give to Lincoln Drive.

Prizes for writers collecting the most pledges! 

                   ●      🥇 First place: Working Writer Membership

                   ●      🥈 Second place: Larksong Tote Bag

                   ●      🥉 Third place: Swag Bag
 

We ask each writer to aim for 3 or more pledges—every bit of support helps Larksong thrive.

✨ How It Works

     ●      Writers write from 10 AM – 4 PM (track your time or word count).
     ●      Seek pledges using our [Pledge Form] (linked here).
     ●      Join us in-person at Larksong’s main level conference room, or write remotely.
     ●      Come and go as needed—just keep track of your writing time.
     ●      QR codes on pledge forms make it easy for supporters to donate via Give to Lincoln.
 

     All pledges are due by May 29 to count toward Give to Lincoln matching funds.