The Left Coast Eisteddfod will be held in Portland, Oregon in October ( 3rd - 10th ) 2010. More details about live events and venues will be announced shortly. Winners of all online and live events will be announced at the Eisteddfod. All competitions are open to both Americymru and non-Americymru members. Follow the links below for details of 2010 competitions..... where to enter, submission rules, prize details etc. There are also links to information about our judges and some examples of last years winning entries. For inquiries and further information about the event please email americymru@gmail.com We would like to take this opportunity to wish all who are considering entering one or more of our competitions the very best of luck.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You do not need to be Welsh or of Welsh descent to enter any of the Left Coast Eisteddod competitions. Nor do you need to be a member of AmeriCymru. We would urge you to study the Rules for Submission in the various competition categories. The simplest way to submit is, however, to join the site and we urge anyone who wishes to compete but is not of Welsh heritage to sign up and indicate on your profile page that you are 'Here for the Eisteddfod'. You will be afforded the same welcome as any other member. All competition categories are judged solely on merit.

Competitions

The Judges

Peter Thabit Jones will judge the poetry competition ( English language submissions ). He is the author of several anthologies of poetry including 'The Lizard Catchers'. Peter is also the editor and founder of 'The Seventh Quarry', an international poetry journal.

Lloyd Jones is the author of two novels, 'Mr Vogel' and 'Mr Cassini', and has recently published his first collection of short stories ( 'My First Coloring Book' ). Lloyd is also the author of several works in the Welsh language including his recently published novel Y Dwr. He is the judge of our short story competition.

Internationally renowned photographer Glyn Davies will be judging the Left Coast Eisteddfod Visual Image Competition for the second year running. For more information about Glyn follow this link. For a selection of breathtaking images which Glyn recently uploaded to Americymru check out the slideshow here.

John Wake will judge the 2010 Left Coast Eisteddfod Video Competition. He is an experienced Trade Director of two Welsh Tourist Boards, CRT and TPMW. Media Contributor (Tourism). He initiated Cardiff's 'hop on - hop off' open top guided tours. He has also presented lectures on Wales around the world including 'The Smithsonian Institute', Washington DC. Welsh Tourism Personality of the Year, 2000.

Geraldine Mac Burney will judge the Poetry Competition ( Spanish Language Category ) Geraldine was born in the Welsh settlement of Gaiman, Chubut, Patagonia Argentina and has participated in various Eisteddfods held in the colony, as well as in Wales. Member of Welsh “Gwanwyn” dance group from Trelew. Awarded in various literary competitions including a gold medal for best Spanish-language poetry in the Youth Eisteddfod of 2001, 2003 and 2009; also File Filiochta International Poetry Competition, Dun Lahogaire, Ireland 4th Prize awarded by Instituto Cervantes in Dublin and also silver crown for the best Spanish language poetry in the Eisteddfod del Chubut 2009. Nowadays, terminating studies in law and notarial law at the Catholic University of Cordoba, having previously studied Media, Film and Communication at the University of Bangor, Wales.

2009 Winners

Images of The 2009 Left Coast Eisteddfod

Saturday - The Mayors Visit

Chris Needs pictured with Eisteddfod organisers Gaabriel Becket and Ceri Shaw.

Portland's Mayor Sam Adams with Chris Needs and Ceri Shaw..

Chris Needs records an interview for the Mayor's blog..

Mayor Sam Adams with genetic genealogist Emily Aulicino.

Many thanks to Paulette Channon for the above photographs.

Niall Griffiths and Chris Keil Reading at The Left Coast Eisteddfod

Read our Interviews with Niall and Chris here:- Niall Griffiths Chris Keil