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Who can enter? Families, individuals, restaurants, businesses, schools, nonprofits
What are the prizes and how are they awarded? People’s Choice ($500), Best Schoo/Nonprofit ($200), and Best Business (Ginger Trophy) will be awarded by popular vote. Votes cost $1 each. A panel of judges will award Best of Show ($750), Most Original Concept ($200), and Best Team Effort ($200). Entries are eligible for only one cash prize. Judges’ criteria for awards are posted at adamsarts.org.
When can people see and vote for my house? In person during event hours, free admission for children, $1 donation requested for adults, or online during event hours at adamsarts.org Who benefits? Our community enjoys this 16th annual holiday tradition and the year-round arts enrichment opportunities provided by the Adams County Arts Council. What are the rules to enter? •
Entry forms must be postmarked or received at the ACAC by Wed., Nov. 26, 2025 at 5 pm. Entries exceeding size limits or not conforming to the rules will be ineligible for prizes. • Entries must be made primarily of gingerbread. All decorations from the base up must be edible and are not limited to sweets. • Entries must be delivered to the Adams County Arts Council Arts Education Center, 125 South Washington St., Gettysburg on Wednesday, Dec. 3, between 11 am and 7 pm • Businesses must submit a $25 entry fee and will compete for the Ginger Trophy. There is no fee for other entries. • Entire entry must be presented on a solid base no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches. Please add feet under the base, raising it slightly for ease of placement, and attach a copy of your entry form to base. • Electricity is not provided but battery powered lighting or enhancement is acceptable. • Entries become property of Adams County Arts Council and will be auctioned at the Gingerbread Aucation event 5 pm on Friday, December 5, after which any remaining will be available for bidding online during event hours. • Entries will be photographed for online display and promotional purposes. •
Awards will be announced on ACAC social media and adamsarts.org on Tuesday, December 9, at 1 pm. • Awards presentation and photo at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 9 at ACAC.
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