It’s time for the 5th Annual Lanterman Gingerbread House Contest! The contest is free and open to all ages and skill levels. From tall ones to small ones, we want to see your best gingerbread architecture! 

Submissions must be dropped off on Sunday, December 15 between 10am and 12 noon at the Lanterman House (please email lantermanhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to request a drop-off earlier in the week. Submissions will be on display during the Holiday Open House from 1-4pm.

Visitors may purchase five voting tickets for $1 to help decide which gingerbread house will receive the People’s Choice Special Award.

Winners will be announced at the Holiday Open House. Winners do not need to be present to win. Gingerbread houses will be judged on imagination, construction, uniformity in baking and overall design.  

Please click the button below to carefully review the rules!

The 2023 Grand Prize winners - “Santa’s Workshop” by the Williams Family

Gallery of previous winners!