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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) — Milligan College’s Edible Books Festival will be April 10 and 11 in the college’s P.H. Welshimer Library. Past entries include everything from creative concoctions based on book titles to depictions of famous literary characters. This event is free and open to the public.
“The Edible Books Festival is one of the most beloved traditions of Milligan’s library,” said Mary Jackson, research and instruction librarian at the college. “Now in our 7th year, we love to encourage the creative and fun side of the Milligan community in a decidedly bookish way. Every year, I am amazed and delighted by the entries.”
Contestants may drop off their entries in the Welshimer Room of the library on April 10 by 10 a.m. The public is invited to view and vote on the entries from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Entries will be judged by a panel for being the tastiest, funniest or “punniest,” most creative and overall favorite.
On April 11 at 10 a.m., the library staff will announce the winners and award prizes. Everyone is encouraged to eat the entries from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until consumed.
The International Edible Book Festival is held annually around the globe in April. More than 20 countries have participated in the event, which is often shared on the internet through websites and social media.