On April 1st, 2019, everyone will be eating our books! Literally! And, no, it is not an April Fool’s Day joke!
We happily invite you to the Library’s 13th Annual Unforgettable Mouthwatering Edible Book Festival 2019!
What is it?
This is an event that unites bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers across the world. The Edible Book Festival is a yearly event that takes place on or around April 1st throughout the world. Participants create edible books that are exhibited and then consumed by festival attendants. They show off their culinary creativity by making a dish based on a book or a pun of a book title.
When and where?
April 1st, 2019 12:00-2:00 PM
Student Life Center
North Campus
3701 Dean Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Want to try your talent?
Register to participate (Register by Friday, March 22nd, 2019)
Dedication:
This year’s Edible Book Festival is dedicated to the memory of Gaylord R. Moore Gaines, who was one of the pioneer participants of the first Ivy Tech Edible Book Festival. Gaylord spent more than 30 years at Ivy Tech, first as a student, and then as Administrative Services Manager. Come to celebrate Gaylord’s legacy with us on April 1st, 2019!
“All you wanna do is have some fun?”
The festival is free and open to Ivy Tech students, employees, and the general public!
More information on the Edible Book Festival webpage.
What is on the menu:
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Viewing of Edible Books. Refreshments available. |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Eating of Edible Books. |
| 12:50 pm | Announcements and Acknowledgements. People’s Choice Awards. |
| 1:45 pm | Announcement of the Best Tasting Entry Award. |
| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Face painting and food bracelet making.
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