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Young bakers will be eligible for a new cash prize at the Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart. Katarina Seubert,  one of more than 500 children who explored their creativity during the Arts Council’s 2022 summer camp program, is pictured in the Baking is Fun summer camp taught by Linda Fauth.

Finish your homework and grab a mixing bowl!

For the first time, a new cash prize will be awarded to a young baker, age 14 and under, at the Adams County Arts Council’s 13th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart at the Arts Education Center, on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3.  Kennie’s Market and Gettysburg Chocolate Market are event sponsors.

According to Executive Director Lisa Cadigan, "Culinary arts programs at ACAC are extremely popular with young people, and the Young Bakers' award is a great opportunity for us to continue to ignite that passion for creativity in the kitchen. We can't wait to see what these young contestants come up with."

"Sponsorship opportunities for this family-friendly event are still available, and proceeds will benefit important programs like our after-school Kids Cooking Club and other culinary classes and camps throughout the year."

The contest is open to families, individuals, young bakers, schools, groups, and nonprofits. The public votes with dollars for their favorite gingerbread house.  Houses with the most dollars win cash prizes totaling $1,600, courtesy of generous sponsors. Businesses and restaurants are encouraged to create a masterpiece and compete for the coveted Ginger Trophy. The deadline for entry forms is November 23.

Entry forms and sponsorship information are available online at www.adamsarts.org, by calling (717) 334-5006, or at the Arts Education Center, 125 S. Washington St. Gettysburg.  The mission of the Adams County Arts Council is to cultivate an arts-rich community.

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If you’d like more information, please contact Becca Riley at [email protected] or (717) 334-5006. Thank you!