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Kentucky's Gingerbread Competition

Kentucky’s sweetest holiday competition, celebrating creativity at Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill.

12/30/2025

For the first year ever, the public got to vote for their favorite gingerbread entry right here on social media!

We counted up the likes, shares, and comments on each entry and are ready to announce this year's Public Favorite!

The winner is...
🎉Vitoria Lopes: Candy Cane Station!

👏Give her a round of applause in the comments below and follow along for delicious Gingerbread posts right here on Facebook and Instagram as we continue to share features of our participants past and present! We'll also be sharing some tips and tricks so that when it's time to enter for next year, you'll be ready!

We are grateful to Team Kentucky & Ale-8-One for their generous support in this very special tradition here in Millersburg during Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill.

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends, and have a Happy New Year!

🎄Congratulations, Vitoria! We'll be emailing you soon with more information of how to redeem your prize!

11/28/2025

12/30/2025 3:20PM Update: Voting for the 8th Annual Gingerbread Competition is NOW CLOSED!

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🎄✨ The Gingerbread Gallery Is OPEN — and YOU get to vote! ✨🎄

Kentucky’s 8th Annual Gingerbread Competition brought in incredible entries, and while our judges selected their winners, you can still crown a Social Media Fan Favorite!

From whimsical cottages to cookie-crafted landmarks, every single gingerbread creation deserves a moment to shine — and your vote can make it happen.

🍬 How to Vote:
👍 Like / ❤️ react to your favorite entry in this post
💬 Leave a comment cheering them on
🔁 Share their photo

➡️ Every reaction, comment, AND share counts as one vote each
🏆 Votes will be tallied and announced at the end of the Christmas season!

A sweet thank-you to our presenting sponsors Team Kentucky and Ale-8-One for supporting this beloved holiday tradition.

Be sure to purchase your ticket to view the entries in person: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/christmas

Now… let the sugary showdown begin!

11/28/2025

🎉✨ Congratulations to the Winners of Kentucky’s 8th Annual Gingerbread Competition! ✨🎉

With over 60 incredible entries this year, our judges had a batch of a challenge. Every creation was iced to perfection — thank you to all who baked, designed, engineered, and dreamed up these sweet masterpieces. You make this tradition more magical (and delicious) every year.

Here are your 2025 winners:

ADULT (18+)
🥉 3rd Place — Lori Cintron (It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year)
🥈 2nd Place — Tracy Brosten (Historic Halley Field)
🥇 1st Place — Amy Hicks (Santa’s Appalachian Fireside Retreat)

TEEN (13–17)
🥉 3rd Place — Elizabeth Billings (Mistletoe Farm)
🥈 2nd Place — Malachi Zurowski (Christmas in Hobbiton)
🥇 1st Place — Vitoria Lopes (Candy Cane Station)

YOUTH (6–11)
🥉 3rd Place — Mabel Tinker (The Cozy Winter Cabin)
🥈 2nd Place — Henry Tinker (The Home Alone House)
🥇 1st Place — Anna Clare Zurowski (Christmas Candy Delight)

PASTRY CHEF
🥉 3rd Place — Jamie Kaczor (A Cowboy’s Christmas)
🥈 2nd Place — Cameron Tinker – Tinker’s Cakes (The Christmas Carnival)
🥇 1st Place — Donna Rorabaugh (12 Tiny KY Surprises)

FAMILY / SMALL GROUP
🥉 3rd Place — The Mitchell Family (Up, Up and Away: On a Great Adventure)
🥇 1st Place — Kim Ellis & Sue Eisminger (Christmas Eve Chaos)
🥇 1st Place — The Prater Family (The Sweet Secrets of Sugarcreek Holler)

CIVIC / BUSINESS
🥉 3rd Place — Stowe Family Dentistry (Stowe Dentistry)
🥈 2nd Place — Hearing and Speech Center (65 Years of Sound Beginnings)
🥇 1st Place — Katie Nelson Fine Art (Rue du pain d’épice — Gingerbread Street)

THE NATIVITY CATEGORY
🏆 Winner — Marta & Kathy Breedlove (On the Road to Bethlehem)

A heartfelt thank-you to our presenting sponsors Team Kentucky and Ale-8-One, and to our incredible judging panel: The Kentucky Taste Buds, Damaris Phillips, Lindy Casebier, Daphne Phipps, and Martine Holzman. Your expertise, joy, and holiday spirit made this celebration truly inspirational.

See all the gingerbread houses sparkling on display now at Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill by purchasing a ticket online: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/christmas 🎄

11/21/2025

✨ Meet Judge: Secretary Lindy Casebier

We’re proud to have Lindy Casebier, Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet, returning to our judging panel.

His longstanding support of Kentucky’s creative communities elevates the competition year after year. We’re grateful to have his leadership and perspective helping us select this year’s standout gingerbread creations this year at the Gingerbread Competition, presented by and .

Follow along our 24-hr Stories online tonight to get a sneak peek and behind the scenes preview of tonight's competition!

11/21/2025

🎂 Meet Judge: Chef Martine Holzman
Owner & Pastry Chef, Martine's Pastries – Lexington, KY

We’re honored to welcome acclaimed pastry chef Martine Holzman to this year’s judging panel! As the creative force behind Martine’s Pastries, Martine brings an incredible depth of expertise in baking, structure, flavor, and design to this year's competition, presented by and Ale-8-One

Her artistry, precision, and passion for beautiful craftsmanship will play a pivotal role in evaluating this year’s gingerbread entries. Lexington is lucky to have her—and so are we.

Follow along our 24-hr Stories online tonight to get a sneak peek and behind the scenes preview of tonight's competition!

11/21/2025

🎄Meet Judge: Daphne Phipps of Ale-8-One

We’re thrilled to welcome Daphne Phipps, representing our sponsor , to the 2025 Gingerbread Competition judging panel, also sponsored by Team Kentucky!

Daphne brings genuine Kentucky pride, a love for creative traditions, and Ale-8’s signature support for community-forward events. Her enthusiasm and thoughtful perspective will help shine a spotlight on the artistry of this year’s competitors.

Join us in welcoming Daphne—and grab an Ale-8 while you’re at it!

11/21/2025

🎄 Meet Judge: Damaris Phillips!

We are honored to welcome back Chef Damaris Phillips, beloved Food Network star, cookbook author, and Louisville native, to the 2025 Gingerbread Competition, presented by and Ale-8-One.

Her culinary creativity, eye for detail, and joyful spirit make her a crowd favorite—and an invaluable part of our judging panel.

Follow along our 24-hr Stories online tonight to get a sneak peek and behind the scenes preview of tonight's competition!

11/21/2025

🎉 Meet Your 2025 Gingerbread Judges: The Kentucky Taste Buds!

We’re thrilled to welcome Tamara Schneider & Leigh Jordan, the powerhouse media duo behind Kytastebuds, back to our judging panel this year!

Their on-air charm, Kentucky pride, and love for holiday traditions make them the perfect voices to help celebrate this year’s Gingerbread Competition, presented by and . From stage hosting to judging, they bring unmatched energy and heart.

Follow along our 24-hr Stories online tonight to get a sneak peek and behind the scenes preview of tonight's competition!

11/04/2025

🚨 ONE MORE NIGHT ONLY! 🚨

We’re keeping entries for the Kentucky Gingerbread Competition, presented by Team Kentucky + Ale-8-One, open just a little longer — but only until TUESDAY Nov 4th at 8PM ET! 🍬✨

This is your last chance to enter and compete for cash prizes, bragging rights, and a spot among Kentucky’s most creative gingerbread artists. 🏆🎄
Don’t miss it — your masterpiece could be on display at Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill for thousands to see!

👉 Enter now: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/gingerbread-house

11/03/2025

🎄 Meet the Mitchell Family — last year’s second-place winners in the Family Category at the Gingerbread Competition! 🍬✨

Their very first gingerbread house was a hit, and they’re back at it again this year with another creation sure to lift your spirits (hint: it’s one that’ll cheer you UP! 🎈).

The Mitchells bring more than just creativity — they use their prize money to give back and spread Christmas cheer to those who need it most. ❤️

Come see the Mitchells’ masterpiece and all the amazing entries on display starting Nov 28th at Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill:
🎟 https://www.mustardseedhill.events/christmas

10/30/2025

🍬 Meet Katie — a two-time first-place winner returning for her third year at the Gingerbread Competition, presented by Team Kentucky and Ale-8-One! 🏆✨

After taking home top honors with her best friend Mandy the past two years, Katie’s back to compete solo — and maybe even in two categories this year! Her creations are known for their tiny, relatable details that bring pure joy to anyone who spots them. 🎄💫

Watch her story to see how she’s raising the bar again this season — and get inspired to join in the fun! Entries close on November 1st!
👉 Enter now: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/gingerbread-house

Then come see Katie’s newest creation and all the incredible entries during Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill, beginning Nov 28th!
🎟 https://www.mustardseedhill.events/christmas

10/23/2025

🍬 Meet Payton — one of this year’s Gingerbread Competition creators! 🎄✨

Payton’s love for design and attention to detail shine through every piece she makes, bringing a perfect mix of creativity and Christmas spirit to Mustard Seed Hill. 🏠💫

Watch her story and get inspired to start your own gingerbread masterpiece! There’s still time to enter: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/gingerbread-house

And don’t forget — you can see Payton’s creation and all the incredible entries on display starting Nov 28th at Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill: https://www.mustardseedhill.events/christmas

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