{"id":7857,"date":"2025-11-26T13:33:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/gingerbread-house-competition-returns-for-its-third-year\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T13:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T13:33:59","slug":"gingerbread-house-competition-returns-for-its-third-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/gingerbread-house-competition-returns-for-its-third-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread House Competition Returns for Its Third Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"389\">The <strong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"193\">3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition<\/strong> is returning this holiday season, inviting bakers, artists, designers, businesses, and festive creators of all ages to showcase their talents in a celebration of imagination and community spirit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"650\">Hosted by <strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"423\">Davis Architecture<\/strong>, the event will take place <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"467\">December 4&ndash;6<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"487\">AIA Columbia<\/strong>, located at <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"532\">1530 Main Street in Columbia<\/strong>, and will once again benefit <strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"587\">Home Works of America<\/strong>, a nonprofit that provides home repairs for neighbors in need.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"860\">Building on the success of its first two years, the competition has quickly become a beloved seasonal tradition, attracting participants from across the state and crowds eager to view the edible masterpieces.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"865\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"891\">Event Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<li data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1003\"><strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"925\">Gingerbread House Displays<\/strong><br data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"928\" \/>Featuring detailed, creative designs by amateurs and professionals alike.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1123\">\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1027\">Judging &amp; Awards<\/strong><br data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\" \/>Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, along with a <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1122\">People&rsquo;s Choice Award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1257\"><strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1147\">Community Impact<\/strong><br data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\" \/>All proceeds support <strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1198\">Home Works of America<\/strong>, helping provide critical home repairs for local families.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1732\">Event president <strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1289\">Cole Davis<\/strong> said he&rsquo;s excited to see how the competition continues to grow.<br data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1356\" \/>&ldquo;It has been great to see the community engagement over the last couple of years, and I&rsquo;m really looking forward to what the teams will bring to the table this year,&rdquo; Davis said. &ldquo;Our goal was to bring a family-oriented event to the community while also providing an opportunity for the business community to show their support through a public-facing team building exercise.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1762\"><strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1762\">Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2090\">\n<li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1792\">Registration Deadline:<\/strong> November 28<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1828\">House Drop-Off:<\/strong> December 4 by 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1889\">Public Viewing &amp; Voting (Free):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1950\"><em data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1909\">December 4:<\/em> 5&ndash;9 p.m. during First Thursday on Main<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1984\">\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1984\"><em data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1968\">December 5:<\/em> 9 a.m.&ndash;5 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2042\"><em data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2002\">December 6:<\/em> 9 a.m.&ndash;1 p.m. during Soda City Market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2090\">\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2090\"><strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2069\">Awards Announcement:<\/strong> December 6 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2118\">Admission is free<\/strong> and open to the public. For entry forms, rules, and sponsorship information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61567747617888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2244\">SC Gingerbread House Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is returning this holiday season, inviting bakers, artists, designers, businesses, and festive creators of all ages to showcase their talents in a celebration of imagination and community spirit. 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