COMPETITION GUIDELINES

• Residents of St. Joseph, Marshall, LaPorte & Elkhart Counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, & St. Joseph Counties in Michigan.
• Only one creation per entry form.
• Base measurement of the house must not exceed 36” x 48”.
• Multiple entries (each with its own form) may be submitted by a group or individual.
• Competition and project categories must be chosen and marked on the entry form.
• No non-edible materials may be used in the construction.
• All entries must be made of gingerbread; other edible items can be used as decoration/trim.
• Heavy Styrofoam or covered plywood bases are recommended for stability.
• Be creative! Non-traditional designs are welcome.
• Entries that fall apart will be removed from the display area.

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JUDGING & AWARDS

The award ceremony will take place on December 13 at 3:00 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott. Entries will be judged on originality, design, craftsmanship, degree of difficulty, and overall appearance. Points will be deducted from entries not following competition guidelines.

• NON-PROFESSIONAL CHILD (18 & Under)

• NON-PROFESSIONAL ADULT

• NON-PROFESSIONAL (Family -or- Group)

• PROFESSIONAL (Individual -or- Group)

• PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place in each category.

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DELIVERY & PICKUP

Entries are to be dropped off, fully assembled, at the Courtyard by Marriott lobby on December 3 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and December 4 from noon to 1:00 pm The Courtyard by Marriott is located at 121 S. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Participants may temporarily park in the valet parking area by the entrance for unloading.

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Contestants will be able to pick up their entries on December 24, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, or December 26, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Any entry remaining after December 28 at 4:00 pm will be thrown away. If special delivery hours or alternate pick-up times are needed, please contact Kylie at the DTSB Office: 574-282-1110 or kcarter@downtownsouthbend.com.