• 2026 Occoquan Gingerbread Contest

    Enter online by December 2nd

  • Build a Little Holiday Magic! 🍬🏠

    The Town of Occoquan invites YOU to get creative and join our Annual Gingerbread House Contest! Let your imagination run wild as you transform gingerbread and sweet treats into a holiday masterpiece. Whether you create a cozy cottage, a whimsical winter wonderland, or an elaborate reproduction of a historic building, we can’t wait to see what you dream up!

    Community Voting & Winners
    Come admire the creativity on display and cast your vote for your favorite gingerbread creation during the Holiday Artisan Market!

    Saturday, December 5: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Sunday, December 6: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Winners will be announced Sunday, December 6, at 4:00 PM in Market Square. Join us as we celebrate the talented creators and their sweet holiday masterpieces!

    Important Submission & Pickup Information
    All gingerbread house entries must be delivered to the Holiday Artisan Market the morning of Saturday, December 5 by 11:00AM
    All entries must be picked up at the end of the event on Sunday, December 6 at 6:00PM.

    The Town of Occoquan and its staff are not responsible for the security of submitted entries.


    Questions?
    We’re happy to help! Contact the Town of Occoquan Events Office at **events@occoquanva.gov**.

    We look forward to seeing your creativity come to life and sharing a little gingerbread magic with the community this holiday season!

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Choose one category to enter:*
  • Do you plan to attend the award ceremony and pick up your creation?*

  • Attach this information to the BOTTOM of your gingerbread creation entry:

    Name

    Phone

    Email

    Category

    Title

    Will you be back to pick up your piece Sunday, Dec. 6th by 6PM?

  • CONTEST DETAILS

    We kindly ask that everyone use the online form to submit their registration. This will help us prepare for the contest in advance and ensure everything runs smoothly.

    GENERAL

    - Open to all ages. There is no fee and is open to the general public. Limit one entry per category.
    - Categories: Traditional, Reproduction or Youth.

    DIORAMA SPECIFICATIONS
    - Maximum size for display boards is 18"x18"

    -Displays should be family friendly

    -Judging Criteria includes originality and creativity, overall appearance and appeal, effective use of materials, neatness and use of detail.

    -Adult entries must be constructed of more than 50% gingerbread. 

    -Youth entries may consist of graham crackers.

    -Everything visible must be edible. An exception would be the mounting board and battery-operating lights if used.

    -Use of commercial kit is allowed. Use of fixative spray is allowed.

    VOTING & WINNERS
    - The public will be invited to vote for their favorite dioramas during the Holiday Artisan Market.
    - Winners will be announced roughly 4:00PM in the Market Square, Facebook, and all entrants will be emailed.
    - First place winners in each category will win $25 Visit Occoquan Gift Card to use at participating businesses in town.

    OTHER INFO
    - By entering the Gingerbread Contest, applicants give the Town of Occoquan permission to use photos of entries. Photos of winners may also be taken.
    - Entries from Town Council Members, Town Staff, and Town Businesses are not eligible to win prizes in this contest.

    - Contact the Events Office at events@occoquanva.gov with questions.

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