This all ages take and make will be available Monday, November 27th, ahead of our Gingerbread Decorating Contest. You don't have to participate in the contest to take a kit but it is highly encouraged. While supplies last. 

Contest Rules & Guidelines 

ENTRY 

- Enter only 1 category: Child (grades K-12), Adult, and Family. Enter as individual OR team. 

- Only 1 entry per individual or team. 

- Base and Height: All entries must have a very sturdy base no larger than 18″ x 18″. Gingerbread houses can be any size in height. 

- Ingredients: Entire display except for the base must be made of edible materials. (Exception of lollipops with sticks). All ingredients must be non-perishable, so nothing will spoil. All entries must use Royal Icing only (no buttercream as this will turn rancid). 

- Feel free to get creative! Choose a different dwelling, structure, or object. It does not have to be a traditional gingerbread house design. 

SUBMISSIONS 

- Entries must be submitted by Saturday, December 16th.  


VOTING & WINNING  

- There will be an open community vote for each age category from December 18th until December 23rd. Patrons can vote for 1 favorite in each category in-branch or online.

- The winner from each category will be announced the week of January 1. 

- Each winner will receive a prize. 

- All entries will be on public display in the library from December 16th – Jan 1st.

FAQs 

When can I pick up a gingerbread house kit?

Starting November 27th while supplies last. 

When do I drop off my gingerbread house and enter the contest?

Anytime between the 11th- 16th of December. You must fill out a title card for your creation.

Questions? Please call the Burbank Branch at: (509) 527-3284.