Oberlin joins libraries around the world each year to celebrate the love of fine books and good food! The Edible Book Festival is open to everyone in the community. Individuals, groups, clubs, and school classes are all encouraged to participate. Celebrity judges award prizes in several categories.

Details

Date: April 1

Location: Oberlin, OH

Edible Entries Drop Off Window: 8:30am–10:30am

Public Viewing: 11am–Noon

Awards Announced at 12pm

Tasting: 12:10pm–1pm

Judges: TBD

REGISTRATION

Not required, but strongly encouraged for entrants. No registration necessary for all to admire and taste!

prize categories

Best Depiction of a Classic

Inspired by a Children’s book

Best Visual Presentation

Best by Someone Under 18

Funniest/Punniest

Best Collaborative Creation

People’s Choice

Judge’s Choice

Library Directors’ Choice

Thank you

Presented by the Oberlin Public Library and Oberlin College Libraries, and sponsored by their amazing Friends groups, with the generous help of campus and community volunteers and prize donors.