The Annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest is a favorite holiday tradition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are invited to enter a gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building with prizes awarded in children’s and adult categories. This is an annual holiday event that is a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture with your family. 

Application Available: November 4th-December 19th

Submission Starting Date: November 18th 

Gingerbread Display Dates: November 18th-January 4th 

Judging open to visitors starting December 19th-January 4th 

Announcement of winners January 6th 

Categories

Senior Category (62 and up) 

• 1st Prize $500 
• 2nd Prize $300 
• 3rd Prize $200 

Adult: (Ages 18 and up) 

• 1st Prize $500 
• 2nd Prize $300 
• 3rd Prize $200 

Teens: (Ages 13-17) 

• 1st Prize $300 
• 2nd Prize $150 
• 3rd Prize $100 

Children: (Ages 9-12) 

• 1st Prize $150 
• 2nd Prize $100 
• 3rd Prize $75 

Kids (Ages 5-8) 

• 1st Prize $100 
• 2nd Prize $75 
• 3rd Prize $50 

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Rules

1. Submission must be representative of a Pueblo village, house, community, church, or historic dwelling etc., (No exceptions – GE staff and cultural programs will determine upon entry if it complies with the Pueblo architecture) 

2. Gingerbread house MUST BE EDIBLE, Graham crackers, cookies, or other pre-made foods may be used for the buildings instead of traditional gingerbread, but please no cardboard, plastic, or lights. 

3. Houses must fit on a 24 inch by 24 inch display due to size limitations. 

4. Entrant’s name must be clearly printed underneath the base. An entry form must accompany the display. 

5. Professional bakers are not eligible to submit an entry.