Midwest Bookish Fest 2025 FAQs
Q: When is your convention?
A: Our first year will be hosted on June 27th, 28th & 29th, 2025!
Q: Is there an onsite shipping facility at the hotel?
A: No. Attendees will need to visit the nearest FedEx or UPS if they need to ship their purchased books back home.
Q: Will there be allergy conscious food available at the Masquerade and Tea Party?
A: Yes. We will be working closely with the hotel to provide allergy safe food. Menus will be shared a couple months before the event.
Q: Where is your convention held?
A: It will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott West, located at 9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN.
Q: Will badges be required to wear the entire time?
A: Yes. Badges will be required to be worn at all times on the event floor and must be visible to enter event spaces. We will have badge checkers at the doors of each event room.
Q: Will you have a COVID policy in place in case of a surge?
A: Yes. We will be following all local, state, hotel, and federal guidelines in regards to masking, gloves, etc. Hand Sanitizer, masks, and gloves will be available to all attendees at all times at our Registration desk.
Q: Is there an age limit for attendees?
A: Yes. Attendees must be 16 years or older at the time of the event.
Q: What if I can no longer attend, are there refunds?
A: There are no refunds. If you are no longer able to attend, please alert Midwest Bookish Staff ASAP via email.
Q: Will books be available for purchase onsite? Can I bring my own?
A: Yes and yes. Authors will have their own books to sell onsite, and we will be working with a local bookseller to also sell books on site. Some authors will have pre-order forms where you can order in advance to guarantee yourself a copy at the event.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: North Star Tickets (our general event access tickets) are $212.14 after taxes and fees and limited to 275 tickets available. Fairy Garden Tea Party w/ The Authors tickets (our Add-On tickets) are $90.75 after taxes and fees and limited to 75 tickets available.
Q: Will attendees be allowed to have carts?
A: Yes. The size and type of cart is limited and we will be announcing what is allowed and what is not allowed sometime next year. Keep an eye on our social media.
Q: I require additional assistance due to a disability, how can I inform the team?
A: If you require additional assistance due to a disability during our event, you will be able to mark this at the time of your ticket purchase or you can email hello@midwestbookishfest.com to inform us. We will do everything we can to adequately assist you at the event and ensure your needs are met.