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Enter The Gingerbread house Competition

Enter your edible masterpiece in our competition to benefit SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Whether you are a culinary professional, an amateur, business or group of friends, the possibilities are endless, and the prizes are sweet!​

Competition registration for the 2026 Gingerbread Festival is now open!

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Categories & Prize Money

Some categories have changed this year.  Please read carefully!

PROFESSIONAL

Ages 18 & Older. 

Entry by individual or team.

1st $750 | 2nd $500 | 3rd $250

YOUTH

Ages 9-12. 

Entry by individual or team.

Kits allowed.

1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50

AMATEUR

Ages 18 & Older. 

Entry by individual or team.

1st $500 | 2nd $250 | 3rd $125

CHILD

Ages 5-8. 

Entry by individual or team.

Kits allowed.

1st $75 | 2nd $50 | 3rd $25

TEEN

Ages 13-17. 

Entry by individual or team.

1st $150 | 2nd $100 | 3rd $50

PINT SIZE

Ages 5 & Under. 

Team entries only.

Made with milk carton and graham crackers.

Gingerbread Competition

Official Entry Form
Enter Classification
Individual Entry
Team Entry

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Category Entered
PROFESSIONAL (Ages 18+)
AMATEUR (Ages 18+)
TEEN (Ages 13-17)
YOUTH (Ages 9-12)
CHILD (Ages 5-8)
PINT SIZE ELVES (Ages 5 & under)

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