Gingerbread House Building Contest

Date: 
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 2:00pm to Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 2:00pm
Event Description: 

CALLING ALL BAKERS TO JOIN THIS BENEFIT TO SUPPORT CLAM:  AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Unleash your creativity!
Build your dream house out of gingerbread!
Support local affordable homes!
Win wonderful prizes!

Create a gingerbread house masterpiece and enter it in the contest! $10 advance registration fee, or $15 at the door. To read contest details and rules and  to enter the contest go to http://clam-ptreyes.org/news-updates/ or call 415-663-1005.

Bring your gingerbread creation to the Little Yellow House on Friday, December 4 by 2pm. Winners announced Friday at 4pm. Great prizes for adult and youth categories! Adults prizes include two nights stay at a bed & breakfast, massage, or dinner. Youth prizes include movie tickets or a tour of the Coast Guard property from the river by boat.
 
All entries will be auctioned to benefit CLAM’s work to create affordable homes. Gingerbread creations will remain on display (and up for auction) at the Little Yellow House on the Commons in Point Reyes Station during the Path of Lights December 4th, and Saturday the 5th. Bidding begins at 4pm on Friday, December 4th and closes at 2pm on Saturday, December 5th. 
The more these home prices soar, the more we support affordable homes in West Marin!

TO REGISTER: http://clam-ptreyes.org/news-updates/

Notes:
One entry per person or group
Aside from the base, entries must be completely edible (no hot glue, toothpicks, or styrofoam, etc.)
Maximum creation base: 15 x 20 inches.
No electric or battery-operated lighting.

When and Where: December 4
th
and 5
th
at the Little Yellow House on the Commons, Point Reyes Station. 
Entry fee: $10 with advance registration. $15 on site.
Awards: First- and second-place winners in five categories:
Individual
• Professional (chef, caterer, architect, etc.)
• Adult (age 16 and above)
• Child (under 16)
Group (2 or more people)
• Adult or professional
• Children or family

Posted by: 
Susan Brayton

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