The third annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is set for Thursday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 6 at AIA Columbia on Main Street to benefit Home Works of America, a nonprofit that repairs homes for neighbors in need across South Carolina.
Locals can browse hand-crafted gingerbread creations from amateur and professional teams during First Thursday on Main (December 4, 5-9 p.m.), Friday, Dec. 5 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Soda City Market on Saturday, December 6 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.). Awards will be announced that afternoon at 2 p.m.
“We’ve loved seeing the community engagement over the last couple of years, and I’m really looking forward to what the teams bring this year,” said Cole Davis, SC Gingerbread House Competition President. “Our goal was to create a family-oriented event while offering a fun team-building opportunity for local businesses.”
Competition categories
• Best in Show
• 2nd Place
• 3rd Place
• People’s Choice
The event is free for spectators, but participants will pay an entry fee. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 28, and proceeds from entry fees and donations will support Home Works of America.