Tis the season of Sugar and Spice!

Show off your Gingerbread House building skills at this years Gingerbread House Competition while supporting your local nonprofit Daughters of Today Leaders of tomorrow

Entry is $30.00

🏆 Prizes:

🥇 1st Place – $150

🥈 2nd Place – $100

🥉 3rd Place – $75

📍 Drop-Off Details

Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Archive Creative Space, Tulsa, OK

All entries must be delivered during the drop-off window to be eligible for judging

🧁 Judging & Voting

Judging Date: December 4, 2025
Judges’ Panel: Official judging will take place prior to the start of the Gala.
People’s Choice: Gala guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite gingerbread house during the event.
Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on December 5, 2025.

Winners may choose to: Donate their gingerbread house to support the foundation’s mission, or pick up their gingerbread house and winnings that evening between 9-10pm.

🍭 General Rules & Materials

Edible Construction:

The entire structure must be made of 100% edible materials. Gingerbread should be the main building material.

Base:

Houses must be built on a sturdy base no larger than a standard-size board (no more than 18” x 18”).

Non-Edible Items:

Non-edible materials such as paint, ribbons, or figurines are allowed only on the base for decoration, not on the house itself.

Originality:

All entries must be original creations. Pre-made or store-bought kits are not permitted. Youth 18 years and younger are permitted to use a pre-made or store bought kits

No Refrigeration:

Entries must not contain perishable items or anything requiring refrigeration.

Labeling:

Include your name (or team name) and the title of your gingerbread house on the edge of your base.

👥 Participant & Submission Rules

Entry Limit:

One entry per person or team.

Submission:

Entries must be dropped off in person at Archive Creative Space following the guidelines above

🚫 Prohibited Materials:

Artificial or Non-Edible Interior Materials:
No Styrofoam, wood, cardboard, or non-edible supports.
Perishable Foods: Avoid ingredients that spoil easily or require refrigeration.
Electricity: battery-powered decorations are allowed only.

📸 Presentation

Each house will be photographed for display during the Gala and featured in the People’s Choice voting showcase.

Good Luck to this years competitors!

*Currently Daughters of Today Leaders of Tomorrow is in the process of obtaining our 501(c)3 status. All Donations will be tax-deductible once approval is granted, donations made during this pending period may qualify retroactively

Gingerbread House Contest

benefiting local nonprofit Daughters of Today Leaders of Tomorrow