Proceeds to Benefit Learning for Life Character Education
& Utah PTA Arts Education Fund

November 12-15, 2008
The Barn at Thanksgiving Point - Lehi, Utah

Gingerbread House Guidelines

Official Rules and Entry Information
If you will be contributing a house, please submit a House Donation Commitment form by October 21 (click on House Donation Commitment to download a blank form).

Fax forms to 801-437-6240, attn: Ben Summerhalder, or mail it to:

Utah National Parks Council,
Utah PTA Gingerbread House Festival
748 North 1340 West
Orem, UT 84057

House guidelines

  • Recommended maximum size of house base is 18"x18".
  • Please notify the Festival Committee in advance if you wish to create a house larger than this to get space clearance.
  • Please construct your house on a stable base (no cardboard).
  • Houses must be able to fit through a 34" wide doorway.
  • Houses must be constructed of at least 80% edible material.
  • House accessories may be non-edible if desired although edible accessories are recommended.

Delivery
Gingerbread houses are to be delivered and set up on November 7 before 9:00 AM at Thanksgiving Point's Art Institute. Go to the check-in teble at the Institute's entrance. You'll receive a pre-assigned display space.

Need some Ideas? Check out some of these photos from festivals in years past.