Gingerbread Contest

Friday Oct. 21st, 2022

The Downtown Bozeman Association, Sweet Pea Festival, and First Security Bank Present the 2022 Christmas Gingerbread House Contest.

The Christmas Stroll Gingerbread House Contest has been a community tradition for well over 20 years and this year is no exception. We invite you to participate in this fun activity! 

The Downtown Bozeman Association, Sweet Pea Festival, and First Security Bank invite you to register for the 42ndannual Christmas Stroll Gingerbread House Contest. Registration for the Gingerbread House Contest is live and can be accessed on our website along with contest rules. Community members of all ages are invited to participate in this festive and free Christmas Stroll tradition!
 
The Gingerbread House Contest registration closes on Friday, November 25th at 5 PM; entries must be delivered on Friday, December 2nd between 2-6 PM to Sweet Pea Festival volunteers on the second floor of American Legion located at 225 E. Main Street in Bozeman (entrance can be found East of main entrance; elevator access through the American Legion).
 
Three winners will be chosen from each of the 5 divisions:
 
  • Children: 6 and under
  • Children: 7-12
  • Teens: 13-17
  • Adults: 18 and over
  • Professional Baker/Pastry Chef
 
In addition to the five categories, one “People’s Choice” award will be chosen by stroll attendees. “People’s Choice”ballots will be available at the door during Christmas Stroll for $1. All donations will go towards the Sweet Pea Festival.
 
Gingerbread houses are to be constructed prior to the event and will be on display at the American Legion’s Second Floor Event Space (225 E Main, Second Floor) Saturday, December 3rd from 2:30-7:30 PM. Winners will receive a ribbon for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as a prize package including Downtown Dollars, Sweet Pea Festival Day passes, and other great prizes! Winners will be notified by the phone number or email address provided on the registration form. 
 
Entries must be picked up on Sunday, December 4th between 12-4 PM.