Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition

City of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition
Event Description: 

Show off your sweetest skills in the 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Gingerbread Competition! Enter as an individual, team, or business and compete for cash prizes, trophies, and community bragging rights. Your gingerbread house will be judged based off overall appearance, use of materials, precision, and difficulty of design. Your creation will be featured at the Festival of Winter Lights and then displayed around town as part of the Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Crawl. Following the festival, all houses will be on display at participating local businesses throughout South Lake Tahoe, spreading holiday cheer and fostering community engagement.

Competition Highlights:

  • Two Categories: Adult and Youth (ages 15 & under).

Cash Prizes for Adults:

  • $1,000 for First Place + Annual Trophy
  • $500 for Second Place
  • $250 for Third Place
  • $250 for the People's Choice Winner + Annual Trophy

Youth Prizes: Trophy + Professional Baking Set

​​Registration Deadline: Nov. 24

Drop-Off Date: Friday, December 12, 2025, 1-3 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

Pre-registration required
Price: 
$25 Adult entry | Free for youth entry
This event is happening next on: 
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmShow all dates
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Where is the event?

City of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center (See address and directions on the rightbelow)

City of South Lake Tahoe Senior Center

3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 542-6094
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