2021

MIDDLE STREET WALK

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST

It is never too early to start your Gingerbread House!

Please be aware that the contest will be held at the Sawyer Free Library this year.

Thank you for your interest in the Gingerbread House Contest, presented in conjunction with the community’s annual Middle Street Walk.

This year the Walk will be on December 11th.

1. The contest is open to everyone.
2. Contestants may submit entries either individually, or as a group. More than one entry may be submitted
3. All entries must be made entirely of gingerbread and decorated with candy or other edible embellishments. Anything that appears on the house must be edible. Contestants may decorate their entry with non-edible figures, material, etc. However, these embellishments may not be connected to the house in any way. Everything that appears on, or is connected to, the house must be edible.
4. The gingerbread house submitted may take any shape, form or size. Creativity is encouraged and contestants should model their houses on places real or imaginary, basic or elaborate
5. Each entry must be submitted on a cardboard, wooden or plastic base. There is no standard size or shape for the bases although it must be larger than the house.
6. Entries must be dropped off at Sawyer Free Library, Dale Avenue either Thursday, December 9th between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM or on Friday, December 10^th before Noon. There is an elevator in case you need it.
7. Judging will occur prior to the start of the Middle Street Walk which begins at 10:00AM on Saturday, December 11.  Entries need to be picked up as soon as possible.
   
8. Prize ribbons will be awarded in numerous categories as stated on the entry form.  A special “Best of Show” award plate will be awarded this year.  Please make sure you enter your contact information!
9. Please let us know if you are planning to submit a gingerbread house by registering over the phone to either of the following contacts: Barbara Catalini of Cakes by Barbara at 978-281-0639 or Jan Bell at 978- 283-1107, or Gloria Parsons at 978-283-9292.  Or email schtruant@verizon.net
10. Check out the Middle Street Walk Facebook page for updating information!!

JUDGING CRITERIA

Points will be given:

For the degree of difficulty and creativity

Neatness

Originality

Uses of edible confections and decorations

Workmanship

Points will be taken away:

For use of plastics. However, you may use a limited amount

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