ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
FESTIVAL: DEC 2, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM | HOUSES ON DISPLAY: DEC 2 - DEC 9
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Our annual Gingerbread House Competition is open to all ages and abilities! Individuals, groups, and families are encouraged to enter and compete for prizes. Houses will be on display for a week in our Gingerbread Village with winners announced during the Gingerbread Festival.
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This year's jurors include Bountiful City Mayor, Kendalyn Harris and members of the City Council.
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Artists may choose to donate their houses to our silent auction. Purchases go directly toward supporting programs at the BDAC and are a tax-deductible donation.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
2023 GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION WINNERS
BEST IN SHOW
Shark Bait by Amy Drake
A Fiddle Leaf Fig Christmas by Ayaka Lingard
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FAMILY CATEGORY
​1st Place: Castle North Pole by The Dickson Family
2nd Place: Linden manor by The Vanderlinden Family
3rd Place: The Gingerbread Surprise by The Downer Family
GROUP CATEGORY
​1st Place: The Fairies House by Aubrey Tuttle & Lauren Wallentine
2nd Place: The Sweet -N- Salty by Melissa, Kora, Katherine & Dan
3rd Place: Weber Junction by Turn Community Services
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ADULT CATEGORY
1st Place: Adventure is Out There by Sophia Arbuckle (Staff Choice)
2nd Place: Barbie Dreamhouse by Maranda Hilton
3rd Place: Bookish Delight by Harmony Ferrill
YOUTH CATEGORY
​1st Place: The Lighthouse by Elle Drake
2nd Place: Untitled by Vivian Wilcox
3rd Place: Happy Little Trees by Livia Covington
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CHILDREN'S CATEGORY
​1st Place: Load -N- Hut Cabin by Virginia Jeppson
2nd Place: Car by Luca Jaro
3rd Place: Christmas in Halloween Town by Madelyn & Emeline Ritzenthaler
HONORABLE MENTIONS
​Barbie Ski Chateau by Sabrina Galuvao and Alyssa Martins
The Class by The Larsen Family
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COMPETITION RULES AND INFORMATION:
2023 IMPORTANT DATES
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November 25 - 29:
All entries due during BDAC business hours-
Registration and payment due upon delivery​
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December 2nd:
Winners announced
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December 2nd:
Gingerbread Festival
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December 2 - 9:
Gingerbread Houses on display at BDAC
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December 11:
Gingerbread House pickup-
All purchased and unpurchased houses must be picked up on this day ​​​
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We encourage all individuals, groups, and families to enter. Gingerbread Houses will be divided into and judged by the following categories:​​
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Group Effort
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Business
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Adult (16+)
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Youth (11-15)
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Child (up to age 10)
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All entries due during BDAC business hours November 25 - 29.
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Saturday, Noon - 5 PM​
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Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 AM - 6 PM
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Each house will have a $5 entry fee ​and will be registered upon arrival.
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Unlike previous years, we will only be accepting payment in person ​upon delivery.
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There is no limit to the number of entries per person or group.
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Houses must be made at least partially of edible materials (gingerbread, candy, etc.) but be constructed soundly enough to remain intact until pickup on December 11th.
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If a house is based on a kit we encourage the artist to be creative and make it their own!​
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Gingerbread houses may be sold through silent auction.
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Proceeds from the houses will be donated to Bountiful Davis Art Center.​
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All purchased houses will remain on display from December 2 - 9
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Pickup information:
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All houses purchased or unpurchased, must be picked up on December 11th from 10 AM - 6 PM
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If you are unable to pick up your house on this date, accommodations ​may be made by appointment only with bren@bdac.org​
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
