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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Ages 4 - 17

2025-12-14 00:00:00 2025-12-14 23:59:00 America/Chicago Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Channahon Library -

Sunday, December 14
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-12-14 00:00:00 2025-12-14 23:59:00 America/Chicago Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Channahon Library -

Show off your design talent for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Build with 100% edible ingredients and turn your creation in at the Channahon Library. Deadline now extended to DEC 23rd!

How do I enter?

1) Create a "Gingerbread House"! Decorate it with your own unique style, but make sure all decorations are 100% edible. 

2) Turn your creation in to the Channahon Library between December 1st - 23rd and fill out the Contest Entry Form

3) Gingerbread houses submitted for the contest will be placed in our display case at the Channahon Library for the community to view during the holiday season.

How do I vote?

Voting forms will be available to the public from December 24th - 30th. Voting forms can be place it in the ballot box at the Channahon Library front desk. 

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be notified and announced on January 2nd. Prizes will be awarded for each age group (Minis:4-6, Juniors: 7-10, Tween/Teen: 11-17)

Channahon Library

[email protected]
Phone: (815) 467-6200
Fax: (815) 467-4012
Branch manager
Lauren Offerman

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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed

About the library

Opened in 1981, the Channahon Library contains collections for adults, children, and teens; access to public computers, fax, and scanning; and a teen room.  It serves as the administrative headquarters of the library district.  

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