Here are the rules:
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION:
Except for the base, entries must be constructed and composed completely of edible materials. The main structure of your entry should be constructed of at least 75% gingerbread, some of which should be exposed. Edible materials are not limited to candies and icings. Use of gum paste, fondant, pastillage, chocolate, modeling chocolate, royal icing, isomalt, cast sugar, gelatin, and pressed sugar is encouraged. Due to the danger of working with hot sugar, techniques using poured hot sugar or isomalt are reserved for the teen and adult categories only. Any entry with non-edible components will be automatically disqualified. No artificial display materials, such as styrofoam or interior lighting, are to be used in the construction or decoration of the entry. Candies must be unwrapped and free of any non-edible materials such as lollipop sticks. All entries must be solely
constructed by the individual entering the competition. Teen, Youth and Child competitors may be
supervised, for safety precautions, by a parent, legal guardian, or classroom teacher. However, all entry
design, construction, and decoration must be done solely by the individual(s) entering the competition.
(Acceptable Supervision Example: When Teen, Youth, or Child competitors require assistance with operating the oven and/or stovetop.)
Size = 24"x24"x24"
Entries will be judged based on five criteria:
• Overall Appearance
• Originality & Creativity
• Difficulty
• Precision
• Consistency of Theme (Theme should be competitor’s own and consistent throughout the entry. There is no required theme for the competition.
