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: There is not an official shipping facility located within the hotel Attendees will need to use Midwest Bookish Fest’s onsite shipping options OR 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 and masks 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 to begin the resale process of your badge.
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: What if I lose my badge during the event?
A: Badges will be numbered to identify who they belong to in case a badge is lost then handed to registration. If you lose your badge and it is not turned in, a replacement badge is $30.
Q: What if I lose anything else during the event?
A: Lost & Found will be located at the Event Help Desk. Please turn in anything you find during the event that may be lost so we can return it to the correct attendee. If the event ends and we still have items in Lost & Found, they will be turned over to the Hotel Staff.
Q: What if I want to upgrade my Celeste Ticket to a North Star Ticket?
A: Email us at hello@midwestbookishfest.com! We have now implemented a way for you to pay the difference between a Celeste Ticket & North Star Ticket while also avoiding Ticketstripe Fees!
Q: Can I use a book cart?
A: Yes! We highly recommend using one to save yourself the ache of carrying books. We do have size requirements for the book carts. Here are the details:
Carts are not allowed to be larger than 16 inches Diameter x 18 inches Width x 45 inches Height with handle extended.
Midwest Bookish Fest is NOT responsible for lost/stolen carts. Please store your cart safely in your hotel room or in your car once you’re done using it!
Q: How can I purchase a badge at the event?
A: If we do not sell out before the event, we will be selling tickets at the event at our Help Desk. You can easily find this in the Ballroom Pre-Function to the right of the Hotel Lobby. We will have signage to help guide you!
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: I require additional assistance, how can I inform the team?
A: If you require additional assistance for any reason including ADA assistance 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 after you’ve purchased your ticket. We will do everything we can to adequately assist you at the event and ensure your needs are met. We highly recommend informing us ahead of time, within one month of the event.