Gingerbread Display

12-01-2023 12-31-2023 During General Admission & Conservatory Aglow

Central Ohio’s culinary creativity is on display for the 17th Annual Gingerbread Competition. This year's theme is “TOYLAND”. Contestants were challenged to design an entry that celebrates their favorite toy.

During the month of December, the display of homemade gingerbread houses will be included in General Admission (10am-4pm) and Conservatory Aglow admission (5-9pm).

Guests vote on the winner of People's Choice Award, a $500 prize. Category winners and guest judges are displayed below.

Guest Judges Each year, locals from the culinary and dining scene serve as judges to select the top three entries in each category. This year's judges include:

Nick Dekker

Founder of Breakfast with Nick, freelance food & travel writer

Khadija Garrison Adams

Owner of Deez Cookies

Denise Steele

Professional Chocolatier & Owner of Lohcally Artisan Chocolates

Award Winners & Prizes Youth (15 and younger)

1st Place: Toy Story Wonderland
Prize: Conservatory Family Membership

2nd Place: The Wonka Toy Train
Prize: $100 Conservatory Gift Card

3rd Place: Chaos in Candyland
Prize: 4 Conservatory Admission Tickets

Adult (16 and older)

1st Place: Polly Pocket’s Summer House
Prize: Conservatory Family Membership

2nd Place: A Care Bear Christmas
Prize: $100 Conservatory Gift Card

3rd Place: Forget Ghosts, PAC-Man is Eating Gingerbread this Year!
Prize: 4 Conservatory Admission Tickets

Family or Community Organization

1st Place: Your Holiday Ticket Ride
Prize: Conservatory Family Membership

2nd Place: LEGO Vintage Toy Workshop
Prize: $100 Conservatory Gift Card

3rd Place (TIE!): Tonka Christmas and The Brick Yard
Prize: 4 Conservatory Admission Tickets