Gingerbread Wars: Randolph County Edition

The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative—and a little competitive! We’re excited to announce Gingerbread Wars: Randolph County Edition, a festive gingerbread house competition open to families, friends, coworkers, clubs, and community groups. Whether you’re a seasoned gingerbread architect or trying it for the first time, this event is all about fun, imagination, and holiday cheer.

Participants are invited to construct their best gingerbread creations and drop them off for display and judging. Throughout the week, the community will have the opportunity to view the entries and get inspired by the incredible creativity on display.

🎄 Competition Categories

We have a wide range of categories to make the competition fun and fair for all ages and experience levels.

Youth Individual Categories

Peewee: Ages 4 & under
Junior: Ages 8–10
Intermediate: Ages 11–13
Senior: Ages 14–18

Youth Group Categories

Open to youth of any age group working together.

Adult Individual Categories

Adult Individual
Businesses
Professional Bakers/Chefs

Adult Group Categories

Adult Teams
Businesses
Randolph County Departments
Professional Bakers/Chefs

📅 Event Schedule

Tuesday, December 16
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Drop-off for gingerbread entries. (After 5 PM drop-off available by appointment only.)

Wednesday, December 17
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Final drop-off window for entries.

Thursday, December 18
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for the Gingerbread Walkthrough & Viewing, complete with a cozy Hot Chocolate Bar. Bring the family and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa as you admire the artistry of this year’s competitors.

Friday, December 19
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry pickup. NOTE: All houses not picked up by 5pm on Dec. 19th will be disposed of unless prior arrangements have beenmade.

🎄Registration

Ready to join the fun? Register today at: go.ncsu.edu/gingerbread-wars

We can’t wait to see the creativity and holiday spirit our community brings to this year’s Gingerbread Wars!