Midwest Bookish Fest
FAQs
Q: When is your convention?
A: Midwest Bookish Fest 2026 is June 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2026.
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 Brunch?
A: Yes. Information will be shared closer to the event.
Q: Where is your convention held?
A: Our 2026 Event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South | 7800 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55439
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: Nope! We allow attendees of all ages to join us at our events. Children 10 and under are FREE and must always be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 11 to 17 must have a ticket to attend and must always be accompanied by an adult.
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 Super Nova replacement badge is $250, a North Star replacement badge is $100, and a Celeste or Astra replacement badge is $40.
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 Ticket?
A: Email us at hello@midwestbookishfest.com! Our team will be able to assist you with upgrading your ticket and charging the difference.
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: We have Super Nova (VIP Access) Tickets for $300 | North Star (Weekend Access) for $185 | Day Access Tickets (Saturday & Sunday) for $50 each.
These prices do not include taxes and fees. Please see our Tickets Tab for further details.
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.