DogEar: Edible Books Chompetition

Winners in 5 Categories receive a $100 Certificate to BIMA’s Bistro or Museum Store

Bookworms grab your oven mitts! Bakers get reading! The Edible Books Chompetition is BACK and asks the public to build their tastiest food-based creations inspired by a book — anything from a literal interpretation to a whimsical punny take. Creations are presented, documented, and scored by a panel of local judges and the public for a variety of awards.

Rules & FAQ

1. The Edible Book Chompetition is open to everyone who loves books, cooking, food, humor and competitions – kid and adults, individuals and teams
2. Each edible creation must be inspired by a book, literary figure, book character, literary pun, or plot. Please bring a copy of the book to display with your entry if you have it.
3. Entrants must fill out an Official Entry Form in online or on-site.  
4. By registering, entrants agree to the Chompetition Guidelines and disclaimers.
5. Each food creation must be at least 95 percent edible (made of food or foodstuffs). The creation will be without refrigeration and on display for 3-4 hours, so it must not be made of extremely perishable ingredients
6. All entries must be family-friendly.
7. The base should be no larger than 18 x 18 inches.
8. Edible creations will not be accepted until the stated drop-off date and time
9. Creations will be judged as presented for viewing.

CONTEST SCHEDULE – Sunday, April 6th at BIMA

• Delivery and set up of entries will begin at 10:45 AM in the BIMA Bistro
• Public viewing & People’s Choice balloting from 11 – 12
• Judging of finished entries will take place starting at 12
• Prizes Awarded on site at 12:30pm
• Creations
• All edible creations need to be picked up by 2:00pm on Sunday, April 6 after judging is complete. Any entries not picked up will be disposed of.

JUDGING & AWARDS

Each entry will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Originality and Creativity
2. Skill and Construction
3. Visual Appeal & Sense of Humor
4. Tie-in with the book being depicted

Awards will be given in the following categories:

1. Most Book-Like
2. PUNniest
3. Best Youth Entry
4. Judge’s Choice
5. People’s Choice

DISCLAIMER

1. By entering this contest, the creator of the “edible book” is giving BIMA permission to photograph and publish information on the creation and its creator on the museum’s website, social media platforms, and publications of the museum’s choosing.
2. BIMA accepts no responsibility for the food safety of the edible books created for this event. Participants and patrons consume at their own risk. 
3. BIMA, its staff and volunteers are not responsible or liable for any personal items that are brought into the museum.