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Gingerbread House Contest
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- Fill out the online entry form (Available until Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019)
- Or call the Port at 360-676-2500 to have an entry form mailed to you.
The theme category for 2019 is MOVIES. Use this category to work with friends, family, neighbors
Many adults and children make a tradition out of entering the contest, and ribbons are awarded for 1st - 3rd place in each of the contest divisions.
Gingerbread Contest Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter the contest?
- Fill out an online entry form at www.portofBellingham.com/gingerbreadcontest or call the Port at 360-676-2500 to have a copy mailed to you. Remember, this link works through Nov. 27)
- Entry Forms must be received by 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday Nov. 27, 2019 - Edible structures must be delivered on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, to the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave. Bellingham) between 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Public display of all entries will be at the Holiday Port Festival Friday, Dec. 6, from noon - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Pick up
schedule for gingerbread houses - Creators may pick up their structures Monday, Dec 9 between 9 am-4:30 pm All houses not picked up by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 will be discarded or donated
- Categories
include: Youth 5 and Under, Youth K-3rd Grade, Youth 4th-8th Grade, Youth 9th-12th Grade, Family, Adult, Senior 65 or Older, Business / Non-Profit, Professional Baker / Caterer. Read all the rules at the bottom of the online entry form.
- Everyone who attends the Holiday Port Festival will get a chance to vote for their favorite contest entry, and the winner becomes our People's
Choice Winner. The People's Choice Winner receives a ribbon and a donated prize.