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Edible Book Festival

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Edible Book Festival
The 9th Annual Edible Book Festival will be held 11:30am-1:30pm on Friday April 4th, 2025 on the first floor of Decker Library.

About the Festival

The Edible Book Festival is an annual international event that unites bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers to celebrate the ingestion of culture and its fulfilling nourishment. Any member of the MICA community may attend and participate. Attendees will have the opportunity to view, vote on, and (eventually) taste different bookish treats. 

Decker Library first launched this mouth-watering tradition in 2013, and it has since become a cherished event, showcasing the creativity and culinary wizardry of our community.

Inspired to participate?

Submissions are currently open. Register here today!

Registration will cap at the first 25 entrants or by April 3, 2025. For tips on registering and other questions, see our FAQ below for more!

For more information or any inquiries, don't hesitate to contact circ@mica.edu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Open to everyone! We welcome all MICA affiliates and community members to join, provided you adhere to the festival rules and treat fellow entrants and participates with respect and kindness.
  • All creations must be primarily composed of edible materials.
  • Each entry should be inspired by or related to a book, whether through text, form, or reference.
  • Please avoid using toxic or harmful ingredients.

The submission form is available here. Registration will cap at 25 or by April 3, 2025.

Your creations will be judged by the attendees themselves!

Voting takes place between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, followed by a communal tasting session.

Winners, across various categories, will be announced by 1:30 PM.
  • Least Edible
  • Most Interactive
  • Funniest/Pun-iest
  • Most Appetizing
  • Most Creative

Entries can be dropped off starting at 10:30 AM on the event day.

For earlier drop-offs, email circ@mica.edu.

Winners need not be present; they will be notified via email to collect their prizes.

No, however we aim to identify and label potential allergens.

Please indicate any concerns on your entry form.

Creativity knows no bounds—both homemade and store-bought entries are welcome.

Your inspiration can come from any published work, regardless of its presence in Decker Library’s collection.

Prizes vary annually, often featuring generous gifts from local businesses. Some of the local businesses featured this year include Toki Underground, The Charmery, and No Land Beyond!

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