16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market

A beloved holiday tradition returns with the 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market. Bakers enter gingerbread creations and compete for cash prizes, determined by the public and a panel of judges. Admission to see the houses is free for children with a $1 donation requested for adults. Celebration and Market hours are Friday, Dec. 5 from 3-8 pm, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday Dec. 7 from 10 am-2 pm.

A selection of houses will be up for bid at the live auction on Friday, Dec 5 at 5pm and additional houses will be available for bidding online throughout the weekend. High bidders may take the houses home after the weekend or the Arts Council will donate them, on the bidders’ behalf, to a local school, organization, or elder facility.

The Celebration includes local artisans offering unique, affordable gifts in the Holiday Market, a wide array of gift baskets in the silent auction, gingerbread bake sale and children’s activities.

Sponsored by Kennie’s Markets, Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium, and RE/MAX of Gettysburg: Suzanne Christianson