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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
 

The 2025 National Gingerbread Competition at The Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa

 

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