2024 Gingerbread House Contest

We’re thrilled to share that our Marion gingerbread entries have swept the county-wide WCBC Gingerbread Contest, winning the top prize in all three categories!

A special congratulations to:

Joan Fisher, whose stunning gingerbread depiction of the Marion Town Hall earned the first-place prize in the Individual category

The Delyser Family for their creative entry of Delyser Farms, which took first-place in the Family category

Girl Scout Troop 61072, whose charming collaboration on Girl Scout Camping Experience tool first-place in the Organization category.

Honorable mentions goes to Amber Taber and girls for their charming depiction of Lollypops & Polkadots, and to the Buss family for their awesome gingerbread depiction of their historic home.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their creativity, time, and skills to make this possible. We’re so proud of our talented community!

Stop by the library to see these award-winning creations for yourself—and let’s celebrate together!

This year’s competition has a twist! Each entry must depict a local, Wayne County business or organization. Think local stores, restaurants, school, churches, (library!), etc…

There will be a $50 gift card winner in each of THREE categories:

1. Adult

2. Family (two or more people in a single family)

3. Organization/Business

Bring your finished creation to our library between November 30-Dec. 6 and register your gingerbread house, which will be displayed in the library until Dec. 30.

Things to remember:

To be considered in the Wayne County Business Council competition, entries must be brought to the library by December 6.

  • No Nuts
  • Kits are allowed, but final project must resemble a local business or organization.
  • Bases must not exceed 24 x 24 inches.
  • All structures/houses must be 100% edible, with the exception of lighting. No wood, plastic, aluminum foil, plastic, etc. to be used on interior or exterior of structure.
  • Non-edible items MAY be placed on base, around the “property,” but NOT on the main house/structure. (example: small figurines, wire trees, spray snow, etc.)

ALL OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE WAYNE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL BELOW:

GOOD LUCK!

Kids are welcome to create gingerbread houses of their own design if they would prefer to not follow the guidelines. These freestyle entries will be on display in our library, but not eligible for the county-wide program.

Things to remember:

  • No Nuts
  • Kits are allowed
  • Bases must not exceed 24 x 24 inches.
  • All structures/houses must be 100% edible, with the exception of lighting. No wood, plastic, aluminum foil, plastic, etc. to be used on interior or exterior of structure.
  • Non-edible items MAY be placed on base, around the “property,” but NOT on the main house/structure. (example: small figurines, wire trees, spray snow, etc.)