Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest

Enter the 2024 Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest!
Entries Accepted Nov. 19th through Dec. 15th.
Applications Available Now! (see form below)

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 cash 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.

See official rules, prizes, and entry form below.

Official Rules

Submission must be representative of a Pueblo village, house, community, church, or historic dwelling etc. (No exceptions – GE staff and Cultural Programs will determine if entry complies with Pueblo architecture.)
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.
Houses must fit on a 24 inch by 24 inch display due to size limitations.
Entrant’s name must be clearly printed underneath the base. An entry form must accompany the display.
Professional bakers are not eligible to submit an entry.
Entries will be accepted Tuesday, November 19th through Sunday, December 15th, 2024. All entries must be received by 3PM on Tuesday, December 15th, 2024.
Judging will open to visitors December 17th through January 5th, 2025.
Winners Announced (notified via phone) on January 7th, 2025.

To enter the contest, fill out the form below
OR download and print a pdf form here to hand deliver.

Then bring your Pueblo gingerbread house into IPCC BEFORE the deadline of Dec 15. (Accepted Nov 19 – Dec 15).