So, How Creative Are You?
Nash County 4-H is sponsoring a Gingerbread House Contest
Gingerbread House Contest
(Updated: Nov. 24, 2025, 8:49 a.m.)
Registration Deadline December 11th, 2025
Gingerbread House Drop-off Monday, December 15th, 2025
Don't miss this opportunity to join in on the fun. Nash County 4-H is hosting a 4-H Gingerbread House Contest for all ages. There will be two categories: Homemade or Gingerbread Kit. Ribbon prizes will be 1st - 3rd in each age group and category. Cloverbud participants ages 5 - 7 years will receive a 4-H participation ribbon and 4-H goody bag in which they can receive at pick up.You must register by December 11th and plan to drop off your prize-winning gingerbread house on Monday, December 15th at the Nash County Agriculture Center at 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC 27856 between the hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Only one entry per person is allowed.
Is This Open to the Public?
Yes, this event is open to the public, however, youth between the ages of 5 years and 19 years, as of January 1, 2025, you must be registered in the 4-H Online.Age Categories
All ages as of January 1, 2025
Cloverbuds: Ages 5 - 7 years
Juniors: Ages 8 - 10 years
Intermediate: 11 - 13 years
Seniors: Ages 14 - 18 years
Adults: Ages 19 years and older
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Amy at 252-459-9810!
Rules
Gingerbread Houses can be made from scratch or from a kit
Houses must be appropriate-nothing vulgar or political
No larger than 24"x 24"
Must be made this year
Edible decorations only
Judging Criteria
Age Appropriate
Festive
Completely Edible
Overall Appearance
Difficulty
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