Starting on November 26, the Gresham Historical Society is transformed into a winter wonderland!  Open Thursdays through Sundays, this annual holiday tradition features lavish decorations, a miniature village, a gingerbread competition, a selfie wall, and Santa Claus every Saturday!

Hours

Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

Sunday, 12pm-4pm

Santa Claus is here from 10 to 4 every Saturday

Admission: $5/person

This year, decorations include impressive collections of Santa Clauses, nutcrackers, and snowmen, as well as seven Christmas trees.

All are invited to join us on December 18 at 1:00 p.m. for the awarding of Gingerbread House Competition prizes.

About the Gingerbread House Competition

This year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World.”

Registration is closed for this year’s competition.  Voting will begin on November 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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.  If you are unable to bring your entry to the museum on the 22nd, please call us at (503) 661-0347 to make other arrangements
• 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

Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Gresham Ford and Gresham Sanitary Service:

And to our sponsors, Riverview Bank, Kohler Meyers O’Halloran, Inc., Stamp Connection, and Moen Machinery: