Call for Gingerbread Contest Entries

The 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration & Holiday Market, presented by the Adams County Arts Council with event sponsors Kennie’s Markets, Mister Ed’s, and RE/MAX of Gettysburg, Suzanne Christianson, will be held Dec. 5–7 at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg, in conjunction with the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival.

With the entry deadline three months away, bakers are encouraged to begin planning their creations; the contest is open to everyone, including families, individuals, schools, groups, nonprofits, and businesses.

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Prizes awarded by popular vote include People’s Choice ($500), Best School/Nonprofit ($200), and Best Business (Ginger Trophy); votes cost $1 each. A panel of judges will award Best of Show ($750), Most Original Concept ($200), and Best Team Effort ($200).

Entry forms are available at www.adamsarts.org, by calling (717) 334-5006, or at the Arts Education Center; the deadline to submit forms is Nov. 26.

The Adams County Arts Council’s mission is to cultivate an arts-rich community.

Photo caption: This house, created by Team Gettysburg Goodies, was one of 25 entries at last year’s Gingerbread Celebration. Entry forms are now available for the 2025 contest, which will be presented Dec. 5–7 at the Adams County Arts Council’s Arts Education Center.

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