5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship - Finale
About 5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship - Finale
The Final Installation of the 5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship! Come Cheer on our Top 3 Finalist at the National Barbecue Battle
🎤🔥 Final Round of the 2026 5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship! 🔥🎤
🎉 Finale at the 34rd National Giant BBQ Battle on the Pepsi Lay’s Art to Go-Go Stage — June 27st!
đź“… Saturday June 27th
📍 34th National l Barbque Battle
🚨 Registration closed
Here’s what you need to know:
🎶 Poets will choose their own go-go track from a curated list Below
📝 All performances must be original work
⏱️ Performances must not exceed 3 minutes
🎤 You’ll perform your piece live over a go-go beat by The Experience Band & Show
🏆 What’s at stake for the Champion?
🎙️ The Crystal Mic — symbol of spoken word greatness
🎧 A recording session with The Experience Band & Show
đź’° $2,500 cash prize
đź‘‘ The official title of 2026 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion
The mic is hot. The beat is live. The moment is yours.
📲 Don’t wait — and take your shot!
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Art to Go-Go
The Anacostia Arts and Culture District – Art to GoGo, the beating heart of artistic expression and cultural vibrancy in Washington, D.C. Nestled in historic Anacostia, this thriving district is a bold initiative of the Anacostia Business Improvement District (BID), designed to celebrate creativity, foster smart economic growth, and uplift the local community. The Anacostia area has long been a hub of rich history, cultural significance, and artistic innovation. Today, the district is transforming into a must-visit destination where art, music, theater, and entrepreneurship intersect. Whether you’re exploring striking murals, experiencing live performances, discovering local galleries, or engaging with talented makers and creatives, the Anacostia Arts and Culture District offers something for everyone. More than just a place for the arts, this district is an engine of opportunity – empowering artists, supporting small businesses, and attracting visitors from near and far. With new investments, exciting events, and a deep commitment to honoring the neighborhood’s heritage, The Anacostia area is experiencing a cultural and economic renaissance like never before. But at its core, the Anacostia Arts and Culture District is about community. This is a place where artists and entrepreneurs thrive, where traditions are honored and reimagined, and where creativity fuels lasting prosperity. Whether you’re a longtime resident, a creative visionary, or a first-time visitor, you’ll find inspiration, connection, and a sense of belonging here. Come experience the energy, the artistry, and the future of the Anacostia area. This is more than a district—it’s a movement, and it’s just getting started.