Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition Details
December 11, 2022
Show us your incredible gingerbread creations and you could win an overnight stay at Mohonk!
Join in on the holiday fun with our 7th annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition. From gingerbread steamships, robots, and dinosaurs to the most detailed, exquisite, fairytale houses and cottages – This competition will showcase it all!
What will you make for the 2022 edition?
We can’t wait to see!
HOW TO APPLY
- Read the competition rules below
- Submit your application online, or
- Fill out the entry forms below and email the completed forms to gingerbread@mohonk.com.
If you choose to enter as a group of 2 or more people, the Team Entry Form must be filled out in conjunction with the Competitor Entry Form. Please submit entry forms to gingerbread@mohonk.com
IMPORTANT DATES
There is no fee to participate in the competition.
Deadline to submit entry form: Friday, November 1, 2022 at 5PM EST (or until available spaces are all filled).
Entry Confirmation: By Friday, November 4, 2022 at 5PM EST.
Gingerbread Competition: Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Judge Selected Winning Pieces Announced: Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:30PM.
An email will be sent out to all competitors and posted on the Main Bulletin Board.
Gingerbread Pieces Displayed at Mohonk: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Viewer’s Choice In-Person Voting: Tuesday, December 3, 2022 – Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Vote via QR code for Guests on Property to scan next to each piece.
Online Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Fundraiser: Sunday, December 11, 2022 – Friday, December 24, 2022.
Winning Viewer’s Choice Gingerbread Piece Announced: Tuesday, December 26, 2022
An email will be sent out to all competitors and posted on the Main Bulletin Board
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
December 11, 2022
Registration & Set Up: 10am – 1pm, 30 minutes assigned time slots
(competitors only)
Judging: 2pm – 4pm
(closed to public & competitors)
Judge Selected Winning Pieces Announced: 4:30pm
(An email will be sent to all competitors and posted at on the Main Bulletin Board)
COMPETITION PROCESS
Round 1
Our three judges will select eight pieces from the Adult Category and two from the Junior Category that will advance into the next round of competition. The pieces will be on display at the Mountain House and will also be featured virtually online. They will be judged on:
- Overall Appearance
- Originality & Creativity
- Difficulty
- Precision
- Consistency of Theme
Judge Selected Winning Pieces Announced: Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 4:30PM
An email will be sent out to all competitors and posted on the Main Bulletin Board
Round 2/Final Round
There will be one Viewer’s Choice winner out of the Judge’s selection of the top 15 Adult pieces and top 5 Junior pieces. Each visitor to the Mountain House can cast one vote for their favorite entry to help choose the overall Viewer’s Choice winner. Voting will take place via QR code for guests to scan on property next to each piece.
Voting period: Tuesday, December 13th – Saturday, December 24th | Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 28th.
Winning Viewer’s Choice Gingerbread Piece Announced: Tuesday, December 26, 2022
An email will be sent out to all competitors and posted on the Main Bulletin Board
PRIZES
All competitors will receive a welcome gift at registration.
Adult Category:
First Place
A two-night stay at Mohonk Mountain House for two.
Second Place
A one-night stay at Mohonk Mountain House for two.
Third Place
Lunch or Dinner at Mohonk Mountain House with access to our Hiking trails for four people.
Junior Category:
First Place
Lunch or Dinner at Mohonk Mountain House and Sports Passes for four people.
Second Place
Lunch or Dinner at Mohonk Mountain House with access to our Hiking trails for four people.
Third Place
Hiking Passes to Mohonk Mountain House and access to 18 holes of Disc Golf for four people and four Disc Golf discs.
Viewer’s Choice Category:
First Place
Lunch or Dinner at Mohonk Mountain House with access to our Hiking trails for four people.