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Grand Prize, Non-Professional Category, 2014: Barbara Miller and her group for “The Daniel Stewart House, 1816.” (Yi-Ke Peng/WOUB Public Media)

“Uptown for the Holidays” Gingerbread Competition Open for Entries

Posted on: Monday, October 5, 2015

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The third annual “Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread House Display and Competition” is now open for entries online at athensgingerbread.com.

New this year is a prize category for children’s groups. Children may use kits for their creations.

Grand Prize, Professional Category, 2014: Nancy Mingus and Jennifer Dillie for "Athens Train Station, 1960s." (Yi-Ke Peng, WOUB Public Media) — Grand Prize, Professional Category, 2014: Nancy Mingus and Jennifer Dillie for “Athens Train Station, 1960s.” (Yi-Ke Peng, WOUB Public Media)

Thanks to a generous donation from the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau, prize money has increased to a total of $2200 in eight different categories. Two grand prizes of $500 each will be awarded in addition to six first prizes of $200 awarded in other categories.

The entry deadline is Nov. 2 with entries to be delivered on Dec. 1 to the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, 65 North Court Street.

First place, Child's Category, 2014: Rebecca Lassey's "Middle School Madness." (Yi-Ke Peng/WOUB Public Media) — First place, Child’s Category, 2014: Rebecca Lassey’s “Middle School Madness.” (Yi-Ke Peng/WOUB Public Media)

All entries will be on display at the Athens Historical Museum from Dec. 2-30.

Complete information, contest rules and entry form are available at athensgingerbread.com. Direct any questions to athensgingerbread@gmail.com.