Wilkes Literacy 2025 Gingerbread House Entry
Gingerbread drop-off and judging Thursday, December 4
Gingerbread Festival, Friday - Saturday, Dec. 5-6
The 1915 Event Venue 201 West Main Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Entry Deadline is Friday, November 14 - Entry is FREE!
Contest Divisions
Professional - This category is intended for skilled professionals and is open to all chefs, restaurateurs, artists, designers, and anyone who wants to compete on an advanced level. Please see Baker’s Guide for Rules.
Adult Amateur - This category is intended for novice bakers ages 18 and up and is open to all individuals, school groups, churches, businesses, families, and anyone who wants to compete on novice level. Please see Baker’s Guide for Rules.
Under 18 Amateur - This category is intended for novice bakers under the age of 18 and is open to all individuals who want to compete on novice level. Please see Baker’s Guide for Rules.
Just for Fun - Open to individuals or groups who want to donate to the fundraising auction in a non-competitive manner. Entries using store bought gingerbread kits will enter “just for fun.” Contest construction rules do not apply to "just for fun" homes except for size and delivery/pickup terms.
Awards will be given to winners in the Professional and Amateur categories. ALL entries in the three categories will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be notified on Friday, Dec. 5, and awards will be presented on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6.
All contestants should download the Baker’s Guide for Contest Rules and Information.
We appreciate all bakers and builders who allow Wilkes Literacy to place their entries up for silent auction. This helps Wilkes Literacy serve even more individuals in our community with our literacy programs.
Complete this form to enter the Wilkes Literacy Gingerbread House Festival:
If you would like a Gingerbread House Festival entry form to mail in to Wilkes Literacy, please click here to download and print. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact the planning team by emailing wilkesliteracy@gmail.com or call (336) 818-1323.
Wilkes Literacy Board of Directors: Dr. Thomas McMahan (Chairman), Meleah Greer (Secretary), Laura Walsh (Treasurer), Greta Ferguson, Alicia Horton, Anna Pyke, Betsy Welborn, Melanie Parrish, and Joe Love.
Wilkes Literacy Executive Director: Jean Hefner, MPA