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Description
It's time to get creative and bring some holiday magic to life with our Gingerbread House Display & Contest!
Whether you're entering on your own or teaming up with family and friends, everyone is welcome to participate! We have four categories: Child, Junior, Adult, and Family/Group.
Best of all, participation is FREE!
CONTEST DETAILS
Registration deadline: December 5th
Gingerbread house drop-off: December 16th
Judging and winners announced: December 24th
House pick-up: December 26th – January 4th
Categories:
Littles 5-8
Junior 9-12
Teens 12-17
Adults 18+
Family/Group
GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST RULES
Store-bought kits and homemade creations are BOTH welcome!
Gingerbread houses must be made of edible materials.
All exterior decorations must be edible (candy, icing, cookies, cereal, etc.).
Non-edible structural supports are allowed but must be used for support rather than decoration.
Each house must be able to stand on its own without being held or supported by a person.
All entries must be placed on a sturdy display base for safe transportation and display. Bases do not need to be edible.
Entries must be made with ingredients that do not require refrigeration.
Entries must be dropped off by December 16th and remain on display through the judging period.
Entries must be picked up between December 26th and January 4th.
PRIZES INCLUDE:
$100 in Watford City Bucks sponsored by the Watford City Chamber Of Commerce.
FREE ice cream for a YEAR at The Merc!
One ceramic piece of your choice to glaze at a Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio
$30 gift card to The Merc
Plus, goodies from The Merc!
Each category will have ONE winner, selected by Long X Arts Board Members.
Gather your supplies, let your imagination run wild, and create a little holiday magic! Whether you go simple, extravagant, traditional or completely outside the box, we can't wait to see all the sweet and creative gingerbread houses our community comes up with!
We can't wait to see what you create!
Date & Time
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Venue Details
Long X Arts Foundation Gallery
100 2nd Avenue SouthwestWatford City, North Dakota 58854
