Edible Book Fest


About

Lionseed Bookstore invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual Edible Book Fest! Edible Book Festivals take place worldwide on or around April 1 to celebrate books, art, food and culture. Contestants create edible creations inspired by literary titles, characters or authors. Entrants are encouraged to combine word play with books, decorations, and ingredients. (see examples). Edible Book Festivals began with the Books2Eat website in 2000 and are now celebrated internationally. The event was created to commemorate the birthday of gastronome and author Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. April Fools’ Day is also the perfect day to eat your words.

 

Contest Entry


    Festival Details


     2025 Festival Guidelines

    Contest Entry:

    • Let us know to expect your entry! Submit your details as soon as possible, but for sure by 12 PM, Monday, April 21, and we'll reserve a spot for you and keep you up-to-date on all festival details. 
    • Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged!
    • All contest creations should be dropped off at Lionseed between 9-10 AM the day of the event (Saturday, April 26). Volunteers will be available for check-in and set-up assistance. If you need to drop off your creation the night before, contact Lionseed Bookstore at info@thelionseed.com to make arrangements. 
    Eligibility:
    Free, and open to all (individuals, groups, adults, kids, businesses, etc.)

    Entry Requirements:
    • At least 95% of the creation must be made from edible materials.
    • The creation does not need to look like a book; it simply needs to be inspired by one.
    • Tell us the book that inspired you and the title of your creation by Friday, April 25. 
    • You may work as a group (including parent/child partnerships), but make sure to credit everyone who was involved. 
    • All entries must be family-friendly. Judges reserve the right to reject any entries deemed inappropriate or offensive.

    Award Categories

    • Punniest (Literary Creativity)
    • Artistic Design (Visual Creativity)
    • I'd Eat That (Food Use Creativity)
    • Youth Award - All youth participants (16-years-old and younger) will receive a small prize and certificate.
    • Lionseed Award (Grand Prize)

    Judging

    • All winners will be chosen by popular vote
    • Voting will be open in-store & online 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 26
    • Special guest judges from the community will add their votes to the final tally.
    • Winners will be announced at the 2 p.m. Edible Book Fest Reception
    • Participants do not need to be present to win.

    Questions? 

    Contact Kristin Sawyer Lyman at info@thelionseed.com and follow us on social media to see highlights from the festival.


    Sponsors

    The 2025 Edible Book Festival is brought to you by Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons in collaboration with ...