Christmas at the Museum 2022: 2nd Annual Gingerbread Competition
November 26 @ 10:00 am - December 18 @ 4:00 pm
$25
It’s never too early to start preparing for this year’s Gingerbread House Competition. Featuring divisions for both amateur and professional bakers, this contest can be as fun or as serious as you please.
This year’s theme: Christmas Around the World
Divisions
Professional Bakers (space for 15 entries)
Amateur Bakers (open to 20 entries by individuals, families, or other groups and businesses)
Requirements
- Entries must take the form of a building (e.g. house, barn, commercial structure) – creative interpretations are encouraged!
- No pre-made kits will be eligible
- The size of the base cannot exceed 20″ x 20″, and the height may not exceed 36″
- Entries must be constructed entirely of edible materials, excluding the base and interior structural supports. No electrical or battery-powered components are allowed
- Please include a list of materials with your entry form
- Participants will deliver their entries to the museum on November 22 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. by appointment and place them in specified locations. Staff will not move or handle contest entries
- Entries must be removed from the museum on Sunday, December 18 following the awards
- Numbers will be assigned to each entry and must be displayed in the front right corner of the base
Judging
A panel of judges will award prizes based on overall appearance, difficulty, creativity, and originality. Museum visitors will vote on one People’s Choice winner per division between November 26 and December 17. Final judging and the awarding of prizes will take place at the museum on Sunday, December 18, and 1:00 p.m.
Prizes
People’s Choice (one per division): $200
Professional
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $750
Amateur
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
Honorable Mention: $100
Registration will be open from August 5 to November 5, 2022.
Click here to purchase your entry.
Gingerbread House Contest Entry Form (1)
Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Gresham Ford and Gresham Sanitary Service.
