[3][4] Invitation to recite poem in the event is inaugurated every year according to the programme calendar released around the month of March.

After scrutiny of the entries by the panel, shortlisted poets are invited for the Festival to present the poems to the fest audience.

[5] Poets recite poems which were selected by the jury in the day session which would later be published in Fest Anthology.

Later in the evening Poets recite poems in their Vernacular Languages under the candle lit lights as a mark of solidarity to the victims of Violence in all forms.

[7][8][9] The following notable poets and literary personalities participated in the 2019 Guntur International Poetry Festival.