ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
FESTIVAL: DEC 2, 2023 10 AM - 2 PM | HOUSES ON DISPLAY: DEC 2 - DEC 9
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.
This year's jurors include Bountiful City Mayor, Kendalyn Harris and members of the City Council.
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
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
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
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
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
