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Event Schedule

  • Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Gingerbread House Contest

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Gingerbread House Contest

Unleash your creativity and showcase your artistic skills at ChristmasVille’s annual Gingerbread House Contest! Open to all ages, this contest offers exciting prizes across several categories, and your entry will be a highlight of the festival. Not entering? You can still join in the fun—come by and cast your vote for your favorite Gingerbread House!

Contest Entry Details:

  • Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
  • Submission Location: Center for the Arts

Entry Drop-Off Schedule:

  • Wednesday, December 4: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Guidelines/Requirements:

  • Display base size: 24”x24”; Height: No taller than 24”
  • All components must be edible and non-perishable

Prize Categories:

  • Children (5-12 years): $50
  • Teen (13-19 years): $75
  • Adult Amateur (20+ years): $100
  • Adult Professional (20+ years): $100
  • People’s Choice: Specialty trophy

Gingerbread houses will be displayed at The Center for the Arts.

Public Viewing & Voting Schedule:

  • Friday, Dec 6: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, Dec 7: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, Dec 8: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Make sure to stop by and vote for your favorite gingerbread house during the public viewing times! Winners will be announced at the Festival’s Closing Ceremony on Sunday, December 8th.

Entry Pick-Up Schedule:

  • Monday, Dec 9: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Any items not picked up by 5:00 PM on December 9 will be disposed of at ChristmasVille’s discretion.

Special thanks to Vinyet Architecture for their generous sponsorship!

Sponsors

  • VinYet Architecture
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