Gingerbread House Contest for K-8th graders!!

To Register, CLICK HERE! 

Contest Details:

  1. Date: Dec. 21, 2024
  2. Age/Grade Categories include K - 2nd, and 3rd, 5th and 6th - 8th
  3. Registration Entry Fee: $10
  4. Drop Off Gingerbread Houses at the SYL Office Saturday, Dec. 21. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM. 
  5. Your Gingerbread House will be judged
  6. A Photo of your Gingerbread House will be posted on social media along with your name and grade.
  7. Top Winners will be announced on social media and via email following week

Gingerbread House Construction Guidelines:

  1. Gingerbread House must be 100% edible (candy/embellishments) except for lights.
  2. Non-edible support structure material other than the baseboard may not be used.
  3. No artificial interior materials, such as Styrofoam or wood are to be used to construct or decorate the house.
  4. All Gingerbread Houses must be placed on a plywood board base or cardboard not exceeding 24" x 24".
  5. You may use a store-bought kit; however, creativity and originality will earn a higher score.

Entries will be judged on: (maximum of 15 points)

  1. Overall Appearance/Presentation: 1-5 points
  2. Originality/Creativity: 1-5 points
  3. Precision/Attention to Detail/Neatness: 1-5 points

Pick-Up

  1. Pick-Up Gingerbread Houses and prizes the following week.

Participation prizes will be given and Gingerbread House Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age category.