2020 Gingerbread Competition Winners
1st Place: Bill & Cheryl Filon
"A Tribute To Our National Parks"
Located at the DeSoto Hotel
2nd Place: Jessica Frost from Tennessee
“Mermaid Christmas”
Located at Plant Riverside District
3rd Place: Lindsay Deibler from North Carolina
"Sweets & Treats Trading Post"
Located at Perry Lane Hotel
Foundation Honorable Selection
Barbara Wilson from North Carolina
"In The Style of Chinese Bone Carving - Done With White Gingerbread Pastillage"
Located at Perry Lane Hotel
1st Place: Katie & Carli Owens
"Meet Me At The Movies"
Located at Leopolds Ice Cream on Broughton Street
2nd Place Youth: Savannah Christian Prep Art Club; Lex Brewster, Lily Floyd, Sarah Hagen, Lucysmith Biemiller
"Holiday Carnival"
3rd Place Youth: Evelyn Rife
"Traditions of Oz"
ALERT
Due to the limited number of registrations, fundraising challenges and operational obstacles, the Savannah Harbor Foundation has decided to cancel our plans for the 2021 Great American Gingerbread Competition.
2022 DIVISIONS
YOUTH, GROUP & FAMILY FUN
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
Youth Group & Family Fun Division is meant for amateur or first time builders, and school groups with young competitors to have fun while working together on their edible designs.
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
Official Gingerbread Competition Division is meant for serious competitors who plan to bring their A-Game to win top dollars and recognition. All amateurs, culinary artists and home bakers encouraged to enter here.
Prize Purse To Be Announced In September
BUILD-LOCAL
ADULT GINGERBREAD COMPETITION
BUILD-LOCAL
Build-Local Division is meant for non-profits, businesses, hotels, restaurants, shops and other businesses to build and showcase festive houses in their business.
Competition Schedule
As mentioned, the Savannah Harbor Foundation is expanding its reach into the 'Hostess City' and will spread Holiday Cheer all over town through the 2022 Gingerbread Trail & Competition.
Organizers cordially invite you to participate as competitors and welcome you!
November 11 & 12: Gingerbread Shell Pick Up From Savannah Technical College. Shells available for purchase for $35. Any remaining shells will be available at the Savannah Gingerbread House
Gingerbread Collections @ Desoto Hotel:
Sunday, December 12 from 12PM – 6PM
Monday, December 13 from 9AM – 10AM
Monday, December 11th, 10:30am - 12:00pm - Judging - This segment is closed to the public.
Monday, December 12th, 4:00pm - Award Reception - Judges and competitors are welcomed to our Award Reception as we announce the winners. Media Present & Cash Bar Available.
Monday, December 12th 7:30pm - 9pm - Royal Gingerbread Ball & Charity Auction - After the Awards Receptions we'll move right into the Royal Gingerbread Ball - a family friendly dress up event with live characters from all your favorite princess movies! Plus a charitable auction where we'll offer some amazing auction items and allow access to view the magnificent pieces. This event is open to the public and business who wish to become part of the Gingerbread Trail.
Monday, December 12th 4pm - 8pm - House Pick Up, The top 20 houses will be distributed throughout Savannah to key host locations. Remaining Houses are picked up by their artists
Tuesday, December 13th 8am - 11am - House Pick Up, The top 20 houses will be distributed throughout Savannah to key host locations. Remaining Houses are picked up by their artists or relocated to Savannah Gingerbread House
With Heavy Hearts
and due to limited resources, organizers have decided to cancel the 2022 competition. If you have interest in helping us bring this event back in 2023 please click the button to contact us.