Join in the holiday fun during inaugural Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Do you have what it takes to create a jaw-dropping gingerbread masterpiece? Enter the inaugural Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition and showcase your skills during the 4th annual Festival of Winter Lights! Compete for incredible prizes, bragging rights, and the opportunity to spread holiday cheer across South Lake Tahoe. When the competition is over there will be a Gingerbread House Crawl featuring the entries through South Lake Tahoe.

Competition Highlights
Two Categories: Adult and Youth (ages 15 & under).

Cash Prizes for Adults:
1st Place: $1,000 + Annual Trophy
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
People’s Choice Award: $250 + Annual Trophy

Youth Prizes: Trophy + Professional Baking Set

Gingerbread House Crawl: After the festival, all houses will be displayed at participating local businesses throughout South Lake Tahoe, spreading holiday cheer and encouraging community engagement.

Competition Rules Overview
Eligibility: Open to individuals and teams.
Construction: Houses must be made primarily of gingerbread with all visible materials being edible. No pre-made kits are allowed.
Size: Entries must be freestanding and fit on a base no larger than 24” x 18”.
Judging Criteria: Creativity, overall appearance, use of materials, precision, and difficulty of design.

Full rules and registration details are available by following this link

Important Dates
Registration Deadline: November 25, 2024
Your creation must be ready for display at the Festival of Winter Lights
Drop-Off Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

How to Register
Click the link below to complete your registration. A $25 entry fee applies. Youth entry is free.

Adults Register Here: https://bit.ly/LakeTahoeGingerbreadComp
Youth Register Here: https://bit.ly/LakeTahoeGingerbreadCompKids

Spread Holiday Cheer
Participating in the competition doesn’t just earn you the chance to win—it also helps support the South Tahoe Parks Foundation. After the festival, your creation will be part of the Gingerbread House Crawl, hosted at local businesses, inspiring holiday spirit while raising funds for community programs.

Sign up today and show South Lake Tahoe your sweetest skills!