2023 Gingerbread House Competition: Judging Extravaganza
December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The theme for 2023 is Hometown Holiday!
Starting Saturday, November 25 at 10am
Pick up a free gingerbread house kit from the library (first come, first served, while supplies last), purchase your own kit, or make your own gingerbread house at home.
Sunday, December 10 from 2pm-3:30pm
Bring your completed house for an in-person judging extravaganza at the library featuring wintry treats, secret judges, fabulous prizes, and an ugly sweater contest!
Rules
- Participants are welcome to use the kit provided, their own kit, or to make their own gingerbread house from scratch. Regardless, all parts of gingerbread house display must be edible, with the exception of the base/platform for the house.
- To be eligible for entry in the “family” division, at least one member of your group/household must be under the age of 18.
Prizes
Prizes will be given in three different divisions: Family, Adult, and ASCEND After School Program and will be awarded by popular vote and secret judges. Attendance at the December 10 event is strongly encouraged. In each division, prizes will be awarded for the following:
- Best overall gingerbread house
- Most creative use of food items
- Best presentation of the theme “Hometown Holiday“
Prizes will include gift baskets, certificates from local businesses, and bragging rights.
