Gingerbread House Party

We can’t wait to show you all of the amazing entries at out Gingerbread House Party!

This display is one of the many activities that will take place during Christmas Village at West Jackson Baptist Church, December 13-15, 2024. Submissions will be on display for the duration of Christmas Village

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Entry Drop Off

Entry Drop-off:

• Completed entries must be brought to West Jackson Baptist Church (located at 580 Oil Well Rd. Jackson, TN) on Tuesday, December 10 or Wednesday, December 11 between the hours of 4pm and 6pm.

• If an alternative drop off time is needed, it’s the participant’s responsibility to contact [email protected] by December 9, 2024 to schedule a different drop off time.

• All entries are to remain on display at West Jackson for the duration of Christmas Village (December 13-15).

• At drop off, all entries must be accompanied by a sheet of paper with the participant’s name, email, phone number, and category as it was entered on the original entry form.

Categories

All entries must be entered into one of the 3 following categories:

1. Child/Youth (Ages 1 – 17)
2. Adult (Ages 18 +)
3. Business/Professional

Entries must be constructed primarily by a person of the age in the category which they are entered. The Business and Professional category will include all businesses entered as such. If you do not wish to compete against bakeries, etc. please enter in the appropriate age category under your name and not the business name. If you are a professional, please enter as such.

Judging

All entries not turned in by Wednesday, December 11, 2024, may not be included in the judging for prizes. Entries will be judged on a 1-10 scale in each of the following categories.

1. Originality / Imagination
2. Creative use of materials
3. Design / Difficulty
4. Level of Detail
5. Overall Appearance

Entry Display

All entries will be on display Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the duration of Christmas Village at West Jackson (December 13-15).

Building Specifications

a) Use of Gingerbread: Structures must include gingerbread, but do not have to be made primarily of gingerbread. They may be decorated and accented with other materials.

b) Non-Visible Supports: Non-edible materials may be used as support structures in your construction, but should not be visible.

c) Everything Visible: Every visible piece of your entry must be made of edible material. The only exception to this is the base on which the entry is built, which may be painted. The use of candy is highly suggested but not mandatory.

d) NOTE: The use of inedible items that are visible such as pre-fabricated trees, accents, etc. will result in the immediate deduction of 15% of your total score. The use of candy wrappers is excluded from this rule.

e) Entry Size: All entries are to be constructed on a base that provides a sturdy, non-flexible platform. Bases can be no larger than 20” by 20”, and the entire structure cannot exceed 24” high. Any entry larger than this will receive a 15% deduction from your total score. Orientation of the base should be such that a flat side faces front if the base is square or rectangular.

f) Lighting: Please do not include internal lighting systems that require an electrical cord in the construction. Although this creates a great effect, we cannot guarantee enough electrical outlets for all entries and the heat generated could pose a problem with displaying your entry for the duration of Christmas Village at West Jackson. Lights powered with batteries may be included if you choose. Please note: Gingerbread House Party Hosts cannot be responsible for turning them off and on.

Prizing

Prizes will be awarded for each category along with recognition.

Entry Pickup

All entries must be picked up on Monday, December 16, 2024, between the hours of 4pm and 6pm. If you are unable to pick up your entry at this time, please contact us prior to December 16, 2024, at [email protected]. Entries not picked up will be donated or discarded.

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