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November 16, 2026 - January 3, 2027
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is excited to welcome back the National Gingerbread House Competition, reviving the beloved 30+ year tradition for 2026!
This year's judging panel includes Sasha Aleksandra Nary, a Le Cordon Bleu Paris-certified pastry chef and author of Baking Magic, and Rabiha Sami, a Food Network competitor known for gravity-defying cakes and structural cookie work.
Enter Now: Competition Entry Form
Competition Details:
• Over $40,000 in prizes
• Four categories: Adult, Teen, Youth, Child
• Houses must be 75% gingerbread and entirely edible
• Judged by national food, arts, and media professionals
• All entries displayed at the resort after judging
Public Viewing: November 16, 2026 – January 3, 2027
• Non-guests: Sundays after 6 p.m. or Monday-Thursday (parking dependent)
• Closed to public: Thanksgiving Day, select dates in December (dates to come), and New Year's Day
• Fridays/Saturdays: Resort guests and dining reservations only
• Pets: Resort guests' registered pets only
Parking: Benefits local nonprofits (over $1.1M donated since 2013)
• Valet: $40
• Self-park: $30
Info Hotline: (800) 413-5778
Can't Visit? Follow "12 Days of Gingerbread" on Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) and Instagram (@omnigrovepark)
