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Gingerbread House Contest

Grab your supplies and get ready to decorate.

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During the holiday season, gingerbread and decorating go hand-in-hand. Challenge yourself and enter the Belvoir Library’s Gingerbread House Contest.

The contest is open to all ages.

Drop-off period | November 25 - December 13 

Voting period | December 16 - 20

Winners announced | December 27

Contest Rules 

  • Contest is open to DFMWR authorized users and Fort Belvoir residents of ALL ages. 
  • Prizes must be claimed in person and will not be mailed.
  • One entry per person. 
  • All gingerbread houses must be 100% edible including candy, embellishments and materials, used except for lights used in the house. 
  • Houses must fit within a 18-inch x 18-inch space.  
  • No artificial interior materials such as Styrofoam or wood may be used to support the gingerbread structure. 
  • Winners will be determined by Family and MWR Patrons!


Registration required!

Cost

Free

Registration Information

Complete an entry form and turn it in when you drop off your gingerbread house.

By entering, parents grant permission for their child to participate in this Contest, and grant permission and consent to Fort Belvoir Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) for the use of the photograph submitted for presentation under any legal condition, including but not limited to: this contest, publicity, copyright purposes, illustration, advertising and web content. 

 

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