Deadline nears for Gingerbread House Contest
OXFORD – Calling all creative bakers and makers, the first annual Gingerbread House Contest is underway and there's a sweet level for everyone. This event was designed to culminate at the Holiday Festival of Lights on December 1.
Sponsored by Promote Oxford Now (PON), the contest specifies that the gingerbread houses (buildings) or structures be on a sturdy base, such as wood or cardboard, no larger than 18 inches by 18 inches. This is the only part that can be non-edible.
The structure has to be 100 percent edible including any internal support; gingerbread or graham crackers, and decorated with anything edible like gumdrops, kisses, candies, cookies, etc.
Who can enter? There are four categories: Kids ages 12 and under; Teens ages 13-17 years; Families with at least one adult and one child 12 and under; and Adults: 18 and over. There are no pre-made kits allowed in this category.
All gingerbread entries must be delivered to Hoppie's between 10 to11 a.m. for judging on Sunday morning, December 1. Houses will be on display during the Festival of Lights for viewing and the People's Choice voting.
The winning contestants will also have the proud distinction of having their names announced by the Honorable Mayor at the Holiday Festival of Lights. Place ribbons will be awarded.
Hoppie's is located at 2 LaFayette Park. For all contest details, print a PDF flyer from OxfordNY.com site- oxfordny.com/business/pon/index.php#gingerbread. For inquiries contact Kim Murrer at kmurrer@stny.rr.com or call (607) 343-5241.
– Sun Correspondent Jeanie Petersen
Sponsored by Promote Oxford Now (PON), the contest specifies that the gingerbread houses (buildings) or structures be on a sturdy base, such as wood or cardboard, no larger than 18 inches by 18 inches. This is the only part that can be non-edible.
The structure has to be 100 percent edible including any internal support; gingerbread or graham crackers, and decorated with anything edible like gumdrops, kisses, candies, cookies, etc.
Who can enter? There are four categories: Kids ages 12 and under; Teens ages 13-17 years; Families with at least one adult and one child 12 and under; and Adults: 18 and over. There are no pre-made kits allowed in this category.
All gingerbread entries must be delivered to Hoppie's between 10 to11 a.m. for judging on Sunday morning, December 1. Houses will be on display during the Festival of Lights for viewing and the People's Choice voting.
The winning contestants will also have the proud distinction of having their names announced by the Honorable Mayor at the Holiday Festival of Lights. Place ribbons will be awarded.
Hoppie's is located at 2 LaFayette Park. For all contest details, print a PDF flyer from OxfordNY.com site- oxfordny.com/business/pon/index.php#gingerbread. For inquiries contact Kim Murrer at kmurrer@stny.rr.com or call (607) 343-5241.
– Sun Correspondent Jeanie Petersen
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