Monday Update: The winners in the first Gingerbread House contest are Olivia Baginski for the Young Bakers Division for her “Clucking Around the Chicken Coup,” the People’s Choice Award and $250 to Stephanie Zepeda-Ledezma for her “The Edible Estate,” 3rd place and $250 to Ruby Baginski for her “The Sugar Plum Manor,” 2nd place and $500 to Patti Summers and Kelly Schweim for their “Zeus & Friends,” and 1st place and $1000 to Rachel Derry and her “A Very Beary Christmas.” Congratulations to all. There were 22 adult entries and 12 youth entries, the talent was next-level.
Crawl Highlights (Gingerbread houses and where they can be found):
1st Place Winner – Hosted by Visit Lake Tahoe’s Explore Tahoe Visitors Center – “A Very Beary Christmas” made by Rachel Derry
2nd Place Winner – Hosted by Welcome Home Shoppe – “Zeus & Friends” made by Patti Summers and Kelly Schweim
3rd Place Winner – Hosted by Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village – “The Sugar Plum Manor” made by Rudy Baginski
People’s Choice Award – Hosted by South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena – “The Edible Estate” made by Stehanie Zepeda-Ledezma
Little Bakers’ Winner & Youth Entries – Hosted at the City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center – The Little Bakers Award went to “Clucking Around the Chicken Coop” by Olivia Baginski
The other destinations on the crawl are listed below.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to support our local businesses while experiencing some incredible holiday artistry,” said Emily Abernathy, special events coordinator. “The competition entries are truly stunning, and the Gingerbread Crawl allows everyone to enjoy them while shopping local and celebrating the season.”
Plan Your Visit
The Gingerbread Crawl officially begins on Monday, December 16, and runs through Wednesday, January 1. A full list of participating businesses can be found on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s website and social media pages. Make sure to check participating businesses’ operating hours for the best time to stop by.
Make a day of it: Grab a hot cocoa, visit each location, and see these festive gingerbread masterpieces up close. Don’t forget to show your support for local businesses along the way—shop, dine, and celebrate the season of giving!
For more information and updates about the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Crawl, visit the City Website or follow @SLTParksAndRec. You can also view an interactive version of the map that will provide driving directions.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The first annual Gingerbread House Crawl in South Lake Tahoe starts on Monday, December 16. Get into the holiday spirit and see the incredible gingerbread creations!
If you missed The Festival of Lights on Friday where the gingerbread houses were on display, fear not, you can still see them through January 1.
Explore the South Shore and marvel at gingerbread houses on display at the incredible gingerbread creations displayed at these participating locations:
Artemis Lakefront Cafe
Barton Performance
Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe
Black Bear Lodge
Catalyst for Community
City of South Lake Tahoe City Hall
Elevate Wellness Center
Explore Tahoe Visitors Center
Forest Suites Resort
South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
South Lake Tahoe Recreation & Swim Complex
The Village Board Shop
Welcome Home Shoppe
Will & Ivey
Please check participating businesses’ operating hours.
These gingerbread masterpieces are part of the city’s Gingerbread House Competition, showcasing the talents of local bakers and builders. Click the link below for the full map of locations and plan your festive adventure. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event!
View the interactive map here: https://share.threshold360.com/map/skzg7w