2024 Gingerbread Contest

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Gingerbread Contest Rules

The theme is “A Frosty 40th”

Did you know the Klamath Snowflake Festival &

Parade have been around for 40 years!

AGE GROUPS:

Young Ones (5 years and under)

Juniors (6yrs-12yrs)

Teens (13yrs-18yrs)

Adults (18 years+)

Family – 2 or more related persons

Organizations – scout troops, other group projects

**Entries are to be constructed by ENTRANT ONLY, except for Preschool/K, Family, and Organizations.

BUILD TO CODE: (All entries will be displayed, but to win you must follow these rules!)

All entries must be completely edible. Paper, plastic, glass, toothpicks, lollipop sticks, etc. are not acceptable as part of the structure or scene. 

Gingerbread must be homemade (no pre-baked, pre-packaged, or kit materials.) Construction using graham crackers, pretzels, cereal, or other edible materials is also allowed!

All structures must be built on a STURDY platform such as a cutting board, plywood, or heavy cardboard. All structures must be built on one platform not to exceed 24″ x 24″ X 24”.

All entries must be picked up by December 11th, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

ENTRY DROP-OFF:

Pre-registration is required prior to drop-off. Registration IS OPEN

Limited space available. Only 5 gingerbread houses will be accepted per category.

All entries may be dropped off at the Ross Ragland Theater Office on November 26th & 27th, 2023 from 9 am-5 pm

PUBLIC VIEWING AND JUDGING:

Judging will take place on December 2nd. Judges must come by the Ragland Offices between the hours of 9 AM – 5 PM.

Gingerbread houses will be on display for public viewing from the Ross Ragland lobby Windows from November 29th till December 14th.

AWARDS CEREMONY:

Awards will be presented on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 11 a.m. (Please pick up your gingerbread houses after the ceremony if you are able to)

Pre-school age (5 and under): Everyone is a winner. Each entrant will receive a small, wrapped gift and the top winner will receive the grand gift for this category.

Ages 6-12: Winner receives $50 and 2 Ross Ragland Ticket Vouchers

Ages 13-18: Winner receives $50 and 2 Ross Ragland Ticket Vouchers

Adults 18+: Winner receives $50 and 2 Ross Ragland Ticket Vouchers

Organizations: Winner receives $100 and 2 Ross Ragland Ticket Vouchers

Family: Winner receives $100 plus a Family 4 pack of Ross Ragland Ticket Vouchers

Entrants must be present to win prize in their category.

***Pick up all entries on Monday, December 16th, 2024 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.! All leftover gingerbread houses will be thrown away at the end of the day! ***

Questions can be emailed to info@klltrg.org