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GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

 

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 and winners will be announced the day of the festival, Saturday, Dec. 7th.

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COMPETITION RULES AND INFORMATION:

DROP-OFF: Saturday,Nov 30th (noon-5pm) and Monday, Dec 2nd (10am-2pm): Please deliver completed gingerbread houses to the BDAC at 90 N Main Street, Bountiful.

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A $5 registration fee, per house, is due upon delivery​ and can be paid at the front desk. Upon delivery, you will be asked to fill-out a small information card and indicate if you’d like to donate the gingerbread house for the silent auction.

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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:​​

  • Best in Show

  • Family 

  • Group/Business

  • Adult (16+)

  • Youth (11-15)

  • Child (up to age 10)

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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 7th.

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You can donate your gingerbread house to be part of our silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Bountiful Davis Art Center.​ 

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If you wish to keep your house and not put it in the silent action, please indicate so on your information label. 

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You may enter as many times as you’d like!

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Pick-up for all sold and unsold gingerbread houses between 2-5 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7th and Tuesday, 10am-6pm on Dec. 10th. If you are unable to pick up your house on these dates, please contact Bren Larsen at bren@bdac.org​.​

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Important Dates

November 30th (noon-5 pm): drop-off

December 2nd (10am-2 pm): drop-off

 

December 2nd-Dec 6th: Gingerbread houses on display. Free to the public.

 

December 7th (10am-2 pm): Gingerbread Festival, $5/child (3-12 yrs) or $20/4+ children (3-12 yrs) old. Adults 13 and older are free. On this day, we will have the following activities available:

  • Gingerbread winners announced 

  • Silent auction for gingerbread houses

  • Photos with Santa

  • Holiday crafts

  • Children’s storytime–with guest readers to celebrate Utah Author’s Day

  • Winter Art Market–featuring over 60 vendors and artisans

 

December 7th (2-5 pm): Gingerbread house pick-up for purchased and un-purchased houses.

December 10th (10am-6pm): Gingerbread house pick-up for purchased and un-purchased houses.

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BOUNTIFUL DAVIS ARTS CENTER

90 N Main St. | Bountiful, UT | 84010

801.295.3618  |  info@bdac.org
Tuesday – Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM  |  Saturday: Noon - 5 PM

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2024 Special Closures
July 4th in Observance of Independence Day

August 8th - 16th Summerfest in Towne Square, Exhibition Turnover

November 28 & 29 in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
December 24th - January 1st in Observance of Winter Holidays

You are now in-the-know for all that happens at BDAC!

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