Edible Book Festival Entry Submission Form

Join the Libraries for our ever-popular annual Edible Book Festival, where we make, judge, and eat culinary creations based on literature! You do not need to submit an entry to attend, but if you choose to enter a submission, please complete the above form by Monday, March 30, 2026, 9 a.m. Entries contributed after that will not be eligible for judging.
 

Entries must be brought to the W. E. B. Du Bois Library, RECESS, on Monday, March 31, between 10 a.m. and noon. All visitors to the Library are invited to view the entries from noon to 2 p.m. and cast a vote for Best in Show. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m., followed by eating of the entries.

Entry Rules
1. Each entry should be inspired by a literary work (fiction or nonfiction) or a literary character, such as recreating a book cover, creating a diorama of a scene, etc. Puns on titles are especially encouraged.

2. Entries must be mostly edible (occasional non-edible props permitted) and able to be on display without refrigeration.  (Much admiration will be yours if it is also delicious.)

3. Please provide the full ingredient list for allergy purposes.  Enter the information in this form or bring it when dropping off your entry.

4. In order to give all submissions a fair chance to place, each entry will be eligible for all categories listed below, but can only win 1 category. 

5. If creating more than one submission, please choose one entry for judging and indicate your choice by marking "Primary" or "Additional" in the form. (You may change your mind up until 12 pm Monday.)  

Both judged and non-judged entries will be eligible for the Best in Show popular vote.

Categories
Best Visual Presentation: judged
Funniest/Punniest: judged
Most Creative Use of Ingredients: judged
Best in Show: people's choice/popular vote 

Each judged category and Best in Show will receive prizes.  Plus bragging rights!

Location: W. E. B. Du Bois Library, Floor 2, RECESS