* Gingerbread Contest Postponed until 2021 *

The First Annual Gingerbread Contest at Lititz Hometown Christmas!

Contest Categories:

• Business Category - Local Businesses compete for a Traveling Trophy, which is awarded to the first-place winner

• Adult Category - Individuals age 16 and older

• Teen Category - Individuals age 11 - 15

• Children's Category - Children age 5 - 10

How it Works:

1. Gingerbread Houses must be adhered to a stable base, which can support its weight when lifted.
2. The base may also be decorated, if desired.
3. Gingerbread Houses must be built using edible ingredients and edible decorations.
4. Children (age 5-10) may substitute graham crackers for the actual house, instead of gingerbread.
5. Purchased Gingerbread Kits may be used
6. Fairy Lights and/or battery operated tea lights, may be used to decorate inside or outside, if desired.
7. Name your Gingerbread House or give it a Theme.
8. Print out and complete the Entry Form.
9. Bring your Gingerbread House and Entry Form to the Lititz Elementary School on: Friday, Dec 4th. Between 3pm and 5pm. Or on Saturday morning, Dec 5th,  between 10am and 10:30 am.
10. Gingerbread Houses will be on display in the lobby outside the cafeteria.
11. Judging will be completed by attendees between 10:30am and 1:00pm.  
12. Winners will be announced at 1:30 pm.

*All Gingerbread Houses must be removed from Lititz Elementary School by 2:30 pm, on Sat Dec 5th

BUSINESS CATEGORY WINNER: 

• Receives the Traveling Trophy, for 1 year. The winning business must return the Trophy to Lititz Hometown Christmas by November 1st 2021.
• By entering this contest, the winning business agrees to promotional photos and/or news media interviews.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY WINNERS: 

• First Place Winner receives a Holiday Gift Basket.  Winning Entrants receive ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
• By entering this contest, the winning individuals agree to promotional photos and/or news media interviews.