Gingerbread Display

12-04-2024 01-05-2025 During General Admission & Conservatory Aglow

Central Ohio’s culinary creativity is on display for the 18th Annual Gingerbread Competition. This year’s theme is “Inspired By Your Favorite Animated Film.” This year’s theme allowed contestants to design an entry that celebrates their favorite animated film!

During December 4, 2024 through January 5, 2025, the display of homemade gingerbread houses will be included in General Admission (10am-4pm) and Conservatory Aglow admission (5-9pm).

Guests vote on the winner of People's Choice Award, a $500 prize. Category winners and guest judges are displayed below.

2024 Gingerbread Competition Winners

Youth Category 1st Place: “The Grinchmas House” by Eliana of Powell, OH
2nd Place: “Rockin’ Around the Banana Tree” by Penelope and Corwin of Bexley, OH
3rd Place: “Mario Switch” by Mark of Columbus, OH

Adult Category 1st Place: “Adventure is Out There!” by Maria Miller of Galloway, OH
2nd Place: “The Birth of Rudolph” by Susan Ritchie and Donna DeGeorge of Columbus, OH
3rd Place: “Belle’s Cottage - Beauty & the Beast” by Sarah Frankhouser of Columbus, OH

Family Category 1st Place: “Dream Up” by Rosie & Grandma Carma Rittichier of Columbus, OH
2nd Place: “It’s a Bug’s Life for Us” by The House Family of Gahanna, OH
3rd Place: “Yuletide in Arendelle” by The Stubbers Family of Westerville, OH