Gumdrops on Rooftops Gingerbread House Contest & Showcase

Welcome to the 3rd Annual “Gumdrops on Rooftops” Gingerbread House Decorating Contest & Showcase! This fun holiday event is for all ages. Make a gingerbread creation or just come see the showcase! There will be activities from SOAR and an exclusive visit from Mrs. Clause with free goodie bags while supplies last!

Thanks to our sponsors, it’s FREE to participate in any of the contests and FREE to attend and is open to anyone located in the region. BUT in the spirit of Christmas and giving, cash donations will be accepted at the door for the 4-H Backpack Program which provides food on the weekends for at risk kids.

Gingerbread House Contest Details:

*Over $3,000 in CASH prizes up for grabs*

Divisions & Cash Prizes:

Individual:

Adult (18+) – 1^st place $250, 2^nd place $150, 3^rd place $75

Teen (13-17) – 1^st place $150, 2^nd place $100, 3^rd place $50

Pre-Teen (10-12) – 1^st place $150, 2^nd place $100, 3^rd place $50

Youth I (6-9) – 1^st place $150, 2^nd place $100, 3^rd place $50

Groups:

Pastry/Professional Chef – 1^st place $400, 2^nd place $200, 3^rd place $100

Civic/Business/Religious Organizations – 1^st place $400, 2^nd place $200, 3^rd place $100

Families – 1^st place $300, 2^nd place $150, 3^rd place $75

Rules & Guidelines Document

Tip sheet

Click Here for Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/232843770861159

Coloring Contest Details:

Divisions:

3-4 years old, 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old & 9-10 years old

Color Sheet Pickup:

Coloring Sheets may be picked beginning Monday, November 18^th at 3 locations:

Muhlenberg County Extension Office (3690 State Route 1380, Central City, KY 42330)

Muhlenberg County Public Libraries:

• Harbin Memorial Library (Greenville location), 117 S Main Street, Greenville
• Central City Public Library, 108 Broad Street, Central City

Coloring Sheet Submission:

Completed entries will be accepted at the UK Extension Office beginning Monday, Nov. 25th and the deadline to enter will be Dec. 12th at 4:30PM.

There will be one entry accepted per artist and must be the child’s original coloring.

Coloring Contest Rules & Guidelines

Event Schedule:

Friday, December 13^th – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Delivery of Gingerbread House entries

6:00 pm – Deadline for entries in the coloring contest

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Judging

Saturday, December 14^th

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Gingerbread Entries

11:00 am – Photos of Gingerbread House Winners

Fun & Activities from SOAR

Mrs. Clause with free goodie bags (while supplies last)

Photobooth Fun

Coloring Contest Entries

The MCTC and event committee are deeply grateful to the event sponsors who are making all this fun a reality. Royal Icing Sponsors: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg County Hospital, Ricky Hoskins Insurance Kentucky Farm Bureau, Sacramento Deposit Bank. Gingerbread Cookie Sponsors: Apple House Mercantile, Gary Carver State Farm, House of Onyx, Inc., Gumdrop Sponsors: Amber Griggs State Farm, Amos Service & Supply, Bluegrass Custom Engraving, Greenville Athletic Club, Miller’s Building Supply, Old National Bank, Sunshine Garden Center, Tucker Funeral Home.