In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Asheville and our surrounding communities have faced significant hardship.

We remain committed to keeping the spirit of the competition alive during these challenging times.

Thegingerbreadcompetition will resume in 2025, with entry form and display viewing information available beginning July 25, 2025.

2023 National Gingerbread House Competition

Credit:The Omni Grove Park Inn

The Grand Prize winners of the 2023 competition are an aunt-and-niece baking duo from Fuquay Varina, NC (aptly self-titled the Difficult Dessert Devotees) with “Christmas at the Tongkonan.”

The 2023 Grand Prize winners: an aunt-and-niece baking duo from Fuquay Varina, NC.Credit:The Omni Grove Park Inn