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19th Annual Gingerbread Competition & Display

12-03-2026 12-31-2026 During General Admission & Conservatory Aglow

Back by popular demand! Franklin Park Conservatory’s Gingerbread Competition is returning for its 19th year. This year's competition theme will be Winter Wonderland. Contestants will enter and compete for prizes in one of three categories: Youth (15 and under), Adult (16 and over), or Family/Community (mixed ages or unrelate participants).

During December 3, 2026 through December 31, 2026, 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.

2026 Competition Details

Entry drop-off will be:  

November 28-29, 2026; 10am-4pm or 5-9pm 

with entries on public display December 3-31, 2026 

competition entry form

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