2025 Gingerbread House Contest Submission

Adult Gingerbread House Registration

Ages 19 and up - 2025 Dade City’s Gingerbread World Exhibit
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
RULES AND IMPORTANT INFO

● Free to enter, and an entry form must be accompanied with each house

● Drop off date and time: Dec. 20th (9 am-2 pm) at First United Methodist Church (If this doesn’t work for you, call or email Lucy Avila to coordinate. 352.424.4972 | lucyavila707@gmail.com)

● Kits are OK, but we encourage the creativity of crafting something from scratch; it’s more fun and unique that way.

● Craft light kits / Battery operated lights are permitted. No other powered items are permitted. (motors, sound/music makers, etc.)

● With the exception of craft light kits, everything visible on your creation must be made of edible materials. (Non-edible materials for construction/stability are permitted, provided they are 100% hidden.)

● If you want to collect your creation at the end of the exhibit, the pickup date and time is December 23rd, at 9:00 pm sharp. This event takes a TON of volunteer work, and any entries left beyond this time will be donated.

● Base to be up to 18”x18” of any sturdy material. We do not recommend a cardboard base. THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED IF YOU WANT TO PLACE AND WIN PRIZES.

Judging for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be taking place on December 20th. The results will be announced on Facebook asap and ribbons will be displayed showcasing the winners at the exhibit. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as determined by the judges, are not eligible for the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award will be determined by a token voting system at the exhibit. Attendees may receive one token for every $1.00 donated to the Dade City Center for the Arts. The People’s Choice Award will be given to the maker of the creation that receives the most voting tokens during the three-day exhibit. The People’s Choice Award will be announced on the Dade City’s Gingerbread World Facebook Page and contacted on December 24, 2025. All funds raised through donations will benefit the Dade City Center for the Arts. Find out more about this organization by visiting www.dadecityarts.com.
Will you be picking up your creation? *Pick only one

Yes, I will pick it up promptly at 9 pm on Tuesday, December 23rdNo, please donate for someone else to enjoy.
Do you consent to DCCA members and/or volunteers making any simple repairs during the length of the exhibit?

YESNO
Please indicate the approximate time to deliver your entry on Saturday, December 20th - 9am - 2pm.

9am - 10am10am - 11am11am - 12pm12pm - 1pm1pm - 2pmOther
Do you have any questions of any kind for us?
Signature

Powered by Jotform SignClear
By digitally signing this and entering my gingerbread creation into the First United Methodist Church’s (Hereinafter “FUMC”) exhibit / Dade City’s Gingerbread World (Hereinafter “DCGW”), I or my minor child indemnify and hold harmless any and all claims and/or those of a third party against any property submitted to the DCGW exhibit, liability, or injury arising out of his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the FUMC and/or Dade City Center for the Arts to use any photographs taken by the organizers of the individual(s) named herein and/or the submissions, in any social media or print media. Although FUMC staff/volunteers will take care to keep the houses safe, the FUMC and DCGW shall not be responsible for any damage caused to the gingerbread houses while on display or being moved. This is an annual event, and rules are subject to change, annually, at the discretion of Dade City Center for the Arts Board. Dade City Center for the Arts Board Members are not eligible to receive prizes from the judging panel or the People’s Choice Award.
Should be Empty:

Adult Gingerbread House Registration