Around April 1st, bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers around the world gather to celebrate the book arts and the (literal!) ingestion of culture.  Participants create an "edible book," which can be inspired by a favorite tale, involve a pun on a famous title, or simply be in the shape of a book (or scroll, or tablet, etc).  All entries will be exhibited, documented, then EATEN!  Photographs of all edible books will appear in the Edible Book Festival gallery.

 

 

Starting to think about your edible creation for this year's festival?

 

Best Depiction of a Classic

Best Visual Presentation

Most Appetizing

Funniest/Punniest

Best Entry Based on Book for Children or Teens

Best Collaborative Creation

People's Choice

 

Dan Keding, Storyteller

Lisa Bralts, Director of Urbana's Market at the Square

Glen Davies, Artist

 

Whether you're a professional chef or just like to play with your food, the festival is open to anyone in the UIUC & Champaign-Urbana communities.  For inspiration, take a look at entries from last year's event, available in the 2011 Gallery. If you don't have time to make your own edible entry, join us in admiring the delicious creations at 11:30 am!

 

8-10 am - Participants drop off edible entries at the University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St., Champaign - map)

10-11:30 am - Judging and photography

11:30 am - Public viewing begins

12:15 pm - Welcome and judges' commentary

12:45 pm - Eating of books!