Application

Gingerbread House Contest

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Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 02, 2026 10:00 am - Dec 11, 2026 1:00 pm (PDT)
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Roseville, California
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Free

About the application

Contest Rules

  • A completed entry form must be received by November 20. There are three categories: individual/family, child(ren), and company/organization. Only 6 entries will be accepted from each category. Entries are taken at a first come, first serve basis.
  • Gingerbread house/structure must be made of all edible items, excluding any electrical. Additional items on the board may be made with non-edible items.
  • Each house must be placed on a board, not to exceed 18” wide x 24” deep, and houses are limited to 24” in height.
  • Houses must be community-friendly and may not display special interest messages. For specific information about this contest rule, visit www.roseville.ca.us/events and reference the Marketing & Communications Viewpoint. 
  • Contest entries are property of the City of Roseville.
  • Houses must be turned in on Wednesday, December 2, by 4:00 pm to the City of Roseville building, 316 Vernon Street, Roseville 95678.

About the event

The annual Gingerbread House Contest is back! Gingerbread houses will be displayed in the lobby of 316 Vernon Street from December 2–11. The community will vote for its favorites, and the top winner in each category will receive a prize! Winners will be announced on our website.
City of Roseville
City of Roseville
City of Roseville
City of Roseville

Terms & Conditions

Vendor Waiver

In consideration of the permission by the City of Roseville (City) to accept the below named vendor in the event listed above, sponsored by the City, the undersigned hereby releases the City, its’ officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from, and waives and relinquishes any claim, liability, cause of action, damages, or costs for personal injury or property damage arising as a result of participation in said event. The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has been fully advised of the risks and potential dangers incidental to participating in the event for which this application was submitted, and voluntarily and knowingly assumes the risks of participating in such event.

Note: By signing this agreement, you are agreeing to relieve the City of liability for personal injury, wrongful death or property damage to the fullest extent permitted by law, except as may be caused by the sole and active negligence of the City.

Photo/Video Waiver: I understand that City staff reserves the right to photograph and/or record facilities, activities and program participants for potential future use. I hereby grant permission to the City to use my photograph and/or audio/video recording for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as print and online advertising. I understand that I will not be paid or receive anything related to the City’s use of my photograph and/or recording. I understand that all photographs and recordings will remain the property of the City and I acknowledge the City’s right to alter or edit any photographs and/or recordings at its discretion. I agree to release the City from any and all legal claims I or a third party may have arising from the use of my photograph and/or audio/video recording.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Category:
  • Gingerbread House Title:
  • Decorators: