2021 Mustard Seed Hill – Gingerbread House Competition

Entry Deadline: November 14, 2021
Categories: MISC Competitions
2022 Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill

General Information

We welcome you to compete in our 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Competition! 

Showcase your creative skills with a festive gingerbread house.

Throughout the Christmas season thousands of visitors will view your elegantly displayed masterpieces in two magnificent buildings. 

Proceeds from this exhibit support the restoration work at our Mustard Seed Hill facility. 

All houses will be on display in the historic Allen House and McIntyre Hall from Saturday, Nov 26th through Thursday, December 23rd.

Judges from the local community will evaluate entries based on the following criteria:
 – Overall Appearance
 – Originality & Creativity
– Neatness
– Structure stability built with only edible materials

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

Below are rules and guidelines for this year’s competition. 

Participants are responsible for transporting their Gingerbread Houses to Mustard Seed Hill once complete. 

(We will come out to your car and lend a hand once you arrive.)
DELIVERY DATES
Friday, Nov. 19th – 10AM – 4PM
Saturday, Nov. 20th – Noon – 4PM
Sunday, Nov. 21st – 2PM – 5PM
Monday, November 22nd – Noon – 5PM

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Individual Categories
Adult (18+)
1st Place – $1,000.00
2nd Place – $500.00
3rd Place – $250.00

Teen (13-17)
1st Place – $250.00
2nd Place – $100.00
3rd Place – $50.00

Youth (6-12)
1st Place – $250.00
2nd Place – $100.00
3rd Place $50.00

Group Categories
Pastry Chef(s)
1st Place – $2,000.00
2nd Place – $1,000.00
3rd Place – $500.00

Family
1st Place – $500.00
2nd Place –  $250.00
3rd Place – $100.00

Civic/Religious/ Business
1st Place – $1,000.00
2nd Place – $500.00
3rd Place – $100.00

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