The annual Gingerbread House Contest is a popular feature of the holiday season at Old Sturbridge Village during Christmas by Candlelight. Houses are displayed in-person during Christmas by Candlelight and online in this virtual exhibit. Click the images below to view a larger version.
Judges choose the category winners, and the public votes for the 'Best in Show' during Christmas by Candlelight. Cast your vote below!
Entry 1: Leanne Fleming, Alison Fleming, Chris Fleming, and Logan Fleming
Family/Group Category
Entry 2: Chase Orsi, Katelyn Orsi, Khloe Lucier, and Benjamin Orsi
Family/Group Category
Entry 3: Mylah Gunn, Gwen Gunn, and Rowan Gunn
Family/Group Category
Entry 4: Olivia Charette and Virginia Charette
Family/Group Category
Entry 5: Jennifer Maynard and Pamela Mulready
Family/Group Category
Entry 6: Helen McCue, Israel McCue, Ezekiel McCue, Eve McCue, Asa McCue, Judah McCue, Emmeline McCue, Owen McCue, Addeline McCue, Levi Knowlton, and Jasper Knowlton
Family/Group Category
Entry 7: Kat Belliveau, Dave Belliveau, Max Belliveau, Rosie Belliveau, and Yvette Belliveau
Family/Group Category
Entry 8: Alyssa Kellogg, Hunter Kellogg, and Dylan Kellogg
Family/Group Category
Entry 9: Jennifer McCue and Emmeline McCue
Family/Group Category
Entry 10: Monica Greeno and Brandyn Greeno
Family/Group Category
Entry 11: Boys and Girls Club of Webster Dudley
Family/Group Category
Entry 12: Erin Grady, Lucas Tennant, and Matthew Tennant
Family/Group Category
Entry 13: Meghan O’Brien, Dan O’Brien, and Arlo O’Brien
Family/Group Category
Entry 14: TJ Cox, Becky Cox, and Conor Cox
Family/Group Category
Entry 15: Gabriella Regan, Daniel Mendez, and Lucia Mendez
Family/Group Category
Entry 16: Dalena, Dion, Herrick Families
Family/Group Category
Entry 17: Andrea Heckendorf, William Heckendorf, Ainsley Heckendorf, and Charlotte Heckendorf
Family/Group Category
Entry 18: Tina Curran and Tom Curran
Family/Group Category
Entry 19: Lebanon Pines Clinical Team with assistance from Angela Sherbanee
Family/Group Category
Entry 20: Paul Wojtaszek, Kiera Wojtaszek, Scarlett Wojtaszek, and Atlas Wojtaszek
Family/Group Category
Entry 21: Makaila Matos, Melissa Lopez, Liliany Matos, and Santos Matos
Family/Group Category
Entry 22: Jodi Timmons and Audry Jodi
Family/Group Category
Entry 23: Thomas Kelly, Alex Kelly, Emily Kelly, Aaron Kelly, and Tavenner Kelly
Family/Group Category
Entry 24: Oliver Freimanis Cohen, Leva Freimanis Cohen, and Todd Freimanis Cohen
Family/Group Category
FAMILY/GROUP CATEGORY WINNER
Judges’ Comments: “We liked the use of different materials and elements throughout – including the pond and skaters. We liked being able to see the whole family in it.”
Entry 25: Debbie Hall, Bill Thibodeau, Gertrude Hall, and various Family grandchildren and family
Family/Group Category
Entry 26: Clara Moore, Ian Moore, Eli Moore, and Callie Moore
Family/Group Category
Entry 27: Stevie Cox
Youth Category
YOUTH CATEGORY WINNER
Judges’ Comments: “We liked that it was a whole scene. It has lots of color and uses a lot of elements. Shows a great childlike spirit and joy.”
Entry 28: Tessa Black
Youth Category
Entry 29: Colt Black
Youth Category
Entry 30: Scout Corrado
Youth Category
Entry 31: Mathilda Vrysen
Youth Category
Entry 32: Rachel Little
Youth Category
Entry 33: Alexander Little
Youth Category
Entry 34: Candace Little
Youth Category
Entry 35: Amanda Mailloux
Adult Category
Entry 36: Jamie Black
Adult Category
Entry 37: Bonnie Huey
Adult Category
ADULT CATEGORY WINNER
Judges’ Comments: “There is a strong attention to detail. It uses many techniques, including glass, and has a 360-degree view. There is a scene on the inside, leaving no area untouched.”
Entry 38: Bonnie Huey
Adult Category
Entry 39: Kristina Tyree
Adult Category
Entry 40: Lisa Little
Adult Category
Entry 41: Denelle Cooke
Adult Category
Entry 42: Audrey McCracken
Adult Category
Entry 43: Diane McCracken
Adult Category
Entry 44: Raistlin Blackstone
Adult Category