Gingerbread House Extravaganza

Design and build a gingerbread creation and bring it to the Main Library to decorate the Children's Department.

Printable entry form available here. (PDF)

Rules

1. Entries must be entirely constructed of edible products (candies, cookies, crackers, cereals, etc.).
2. All entries should be on a wooden or heavy cardboard base. Please tape your completed entry form (below) underneath the base.
3. Starting Monday, November 26th, entries, along with their entry forms, can be brought to Main Library, Children's Services, during regular library hours.
4. To be eligible for the People's Choice Award, entries must be received by noon on Thursday, December 6th. Voting will take place during Light Up Downtown at Main Library (December 6th from 6 to 8 pm), and the winner will be announced on December 7th.
5. To be eligible to win in one of the other categories, entries must be received by the end of the business day on Sunday, December 9th. Voting will take place December 10th–December 16th, and winners will be announced Monday, December 17th. Winners do not need to be present to win. Entries will be judged on imagination, construction, uniformity in baking, and overall design and decoration.
6. Contestants may enter more than one category but must fill out a form for each entry.
7. All entries must be picked up by the end of the business day on Saturday, December 22nd.

 
Categories

Children: Children in grade 5 and under may use pre-made items such as graham crackers and cookies.
Families: Bake with your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and enter the results.
Teens: Students in grades 6–12 may enter gingerbread creations made with either graham crackers or gingerbread in this category.
Other: Adults and other groups may enter their gingerbread creation in this category.
 

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