2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest

The Gingerbread House Contest is open to all. Last year's professional contest was well received so, once again, we invite all catering, restaurant, and bakery chefs throughout the Napa Valley to bake and bedeck a gingerbread house, gingerbread village, or a truck or tractor in honor of the 23rd Annual Lighted Tractor Parade. These displays of talent will be showcased at the 49th Annual Calsitoga Christmas Faire for the day and then go back to their homes or restaurants for display throughout the holiday season.

Starting this year, we invite everyone outside of the professional realm to participate. Show us what you've got!

You'll need gingerbread spice and everything nice
So, remember your tricks & peppermint sticks
Order those sprinkles, gumdrops & twinkles
Plug in the mixer, layout the tools- Show us your best effort…here are the rules
Piping bags, rolling pins, spatulas, oh my!
We can't wait to see your best holiday try!


Click Here to Register Under Special Activities

Registration opens: Monday, October 1, 2018 for all entries, contests, and special activities.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 15, 2018. Deliver entry item to the Butler Pavilion at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga between 9am and 2pm on Friday, November 30th.

Entry Rules: Please provide sturdy, glazed, easily transportable Gingerbread Houses that can survive the 4-week holiday season. There are no size dimension limits. All entries must include information about your establishment and Chef for publicity material.

Judging for both the professional and the amateur will be done by People’s Choice on Saturday, December 1st, from 10 am -3 pm.