The Friends of the Valentine Public Library are hosting their annual Gingerbread House Contest.  There are 5 divisions and entries must be delivered to the Valentine Public Library in their completed form on December 14th and 15th. All entries must be picked up by 3:00 pm on December 22nd.

The divisions are: Child 5-7; Child 8-11; Teen 12-18; Adult 18+ and Family/Mixed Age Group.

Here are the rules:

  • Any gingerbread or edible structure is eligible for entry.
  • Entries must be original—no gingerbread kits allowed.
  • Entries must have been constructed in 2018.
  • Entries must be freestanding and attached to a base measuring no larger than 18” x 18” x 18”.
  • Gingerbread or edible structure must be the dominant feature of the entry.
  • The majority of structure components must be edible.
  • Entries can be delivered to the library in completed form starting December 14, 2018.
  • All entries must be delivered to the library by December 15, 2018.
  • The entries will be displayed from December 15, 2018 — December 22, 2018.
  • All entries must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. on December 22, 2018.
  • A prize will be awarded for each division as well as People’s Choice Award.

Please stop by the Valentine Public Library for further information.