Size limitations and judging criteria:
The Gingerbread entry is not to exceed 2 feet in width or 2 feet in depth, including the board used as a base. We suggest using ½” or ¾” plywood base for your entry. Bases may not be higher than 1½”.

Entries must be made primarily of gingerbread and will be judged in five categories:
• overall appearance
• originality/creativity
• difficulty
• precision
• consistency of theme

All rulings by the judges are independent and final and are in no way influenced by the Coral Gables Museum.

1. Any architectural structure, real or imaginary, is eligible for entry

2. All divisions must be of original design. Gingerbread kits are allowed in the Children’s category only.

3. All entries must have major components (such as walls and roofs) constructed of gingerbread (not graham crackers, cookies, etc.)

4. All components must be edible. Edible materials are not limited to sweets. No artificial display materials such as Styrofoam or interior lighting, are to be used in the construction of the house. Candies must be unwrapped and free of inedible material such as lollipop sticks.

5. The entry must have been constructed in 2009.

6. The competition is open to everyone who wishes to participate with a completed entry form and paid fees.

7. Entry forms must be received by December 5, 2009.

8. Contestants will receive by mail and or e-mail a competition number as confirmation of receipt of their entry form and fee.

9. Completed entries must be delivered to the Coral Gables Museum temporary offices at 275 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, on Friday, December 11, 2009 between 10:00am and 8:00pm with entrants name and phone number securely fastened underneath base.

10. The judging and party will take place on Sunday, December 13. Entries will be on display to the public on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. All houses must be picked up no later than Monday, December 14 at 6:00pm. Entrants are encouraged to donate their houses to the Community Partnership for Homeless.

11. The images of all entries become the property of the Coral Gables Museum to be used in any promotional materials.

Download a PDF of these Contest Rules here

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