Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest
Now on display!
Peoples choice judging is open now through January 5th, 2025. Winners announced January 7th!
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.
Here are photos of this year’s amazing entries!
See official rules and prizes 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.
Categories:
Senior Category (62 and up)
1st Prize $300
2nd Prize $200
3rd Prize $ 100
Adult: (Ages 17 and up)
1st Prize $300
2nd Prize $200
3rd Prize $ 100
Teens: (Ages 13-16)
1st Prize $150
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $75
Children: (Ages 9-12)
1st Prize $150
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $75
Children (Ages 5-8)
1st Prize $100
2nd Prize $75
3rd Prize $50
See photos of the amazing winners from last year below.