Christmas Stroll 2023: Gingerbread House Contest Registration

The 43rd Annual Christmas Stroll is fast approaching and that means it is time to register to participate in the Annual Gingerbread House Contest!

The Downtown Bozeman Association, Sweet Pea Festival, and First Interstate Bank are happy to once again present the Annual Gingerbread House Contest, brought to you in part by the American Legion Post #14.

The Christmas Stroll Gingerbread House Contest has been a community tradition for well over 20 years, and this year is no exception! We invite you to participate in this fun activity! To participate, please review the rules and complete the application below at the bottom of this form.

Entries must be delivered on Friday, December 1^st between 2-6 PM to Sweet Pea Festival volunteers at the American Legion, second floor event space (225 E Main, separate door east of the bar entrance).

Entries will be displayed the at Annual Christmas Stroll Gingerbread House Contest, located on the second floor event space at the American Legion, on Saturday, December 2^nd from 2:30-7:30 PM.

No purchase necessary to win! Winners will be notified by the phone number or email address provided on the registration form. Three winners will be chosen from each of the 5 divisions (Children: 6 and under, Children: 7-12, Teens: 13-17, Adults: 18 and over, & Professional Baker/Pastry Chef) and one "People's Choice Award" to be voted on by contest attendees. for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival Day passes, and other great prizes!

Entries must be picked up on Sunday, December 3^rd between 12-4 PM.

Please call 406-586-4008, or email info@downtownbozeman.org for questions and additional information!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST RULES

1. Entries must be composed of entirely edible materials, except for the mounting base and electrical lighting systems. No steel, wood, or other supporting systems and no covered wrappings.
2. Mounting bases should not be larger than 4x the size of the structure.
3. All outdoor scenery items (e.g. trees, shrubs, animals) must also be made of edible material.
4. Scale: No larger than 1/2" = 1.0'
5. Parents are encouraged to give guidance to the Children's Division entries, but to allow children to make the structure themselves.
6. Registrations must be submitted by 5 PM on Friday, November 24^th.
7. Gingerbread House entries must be delivered on Friday, December 1^st between 2-6 PM to the Sweet Pea Festival volunteers at the American Legion, second floor event space (225 E. Main Street; entrance can be found East of main entrance; elevator access through the American Legion).
   
8. Entries will be judged on Saturday, December 2^nd by a curated panel of judges for originality and creativity for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd and again by the public for People's Choice.
9. Three winners will be chosen in each of the five divisions, and one People's Choice Award will be given*. Winners will receive a ribbon as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival day passes, and other great prizes!
10. Entries will be displayed by the American Legion Second Floor Event Space Saturday, December 2nd from 2:30-7:30 PM.
11. Entries must be picked up on Sunday, December 3^rd between 12-4 PM. Entries will not be stored after 4 PM.

*People's Choice Award ballots can be purchased at the door for $1. All donations go to Sweet Pea Festival.

All Gingerbread House registrations are due on Friday, November 24^th by 5 PM!