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An excited girl holding a blue ribbon in front of gingerbread houses.

The annual event is renowned for its high level of competition + rigorous judging criteria.

Photo by The Omni Grove Park Inn

Summer just got sweeter. Enrollment is officially open for the 32nd Annual National Gingerbread House Competition, happening this November at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Now through Nov. 11, register to showcase your gingerbread design talent for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes + two new awards: Community Spirit + Rising Star.

Psst... It’s easier than ever to compete, thanks to new rules reorganized by age group.

Learn more + sign up

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