Description

Ready to get baking?! Let your imagination run wild!

This longstanding Belleville tradition is a fun (& FREE!) way to celebrate the holidays. With four skill-based categories to enter, there's something for everyone! All gingerbread entries are evaluated by an experienced panel of judges with over $4,000 in prize money to be awarded! Click here for rules & guidelines of the contest.
2026 Categories Include: Beginner: little or no experience. Novice: some experience but still learning. Proficient: significant experience. Expert: you're a PRO! There will also be categories for groups and children based on grade level.
Creativity Challenge! Incorporate one or more of these elements for the opportunity to win additional prize money:

• one of Belleville's sculptures
• a Main Street building
• a Belleville Event
• a Christmas tree
• a bicycle
• a vehicle
• Mexican decorations
• Italian decorations
• kidney beans

Entries must be turned in for judging on Saturday, November 21 (8am-12pm). Open house and awards will be given out at the reception party on Sunday, November 22 (starts at 1pm).
Your creation will then be displayed in the window of a downtown business through the holiday season with final pick-up being January 5.
Registration is OPEN NOW! It's never too early to start on your creation, so get baking, be creative, and have fun!

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Activity Sub-Category

All Ages / Family

Location

Nichols Community Center - 515 East D Street